PEA AND HAM QUICHE

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Fill a Pate Brisee (crust) with this colorful filling that works well for a lunch in spring when fresh peas are plentiful. It's a crowd-friendly dish for Easter, too.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes one 8-inch quiche

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 recipe Pate Brisee for Pea and Ham Quiche
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 onion, diced
1 1/4 cups fresh shelled or thawed frozen peas
6 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large whole eggs plus 1 large yolk
1 tablespoon cooked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 10-inch round. Fit into an 8-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and fold over to make a double-thick edge. Roll rolling pin over the edge of the tart pan to trim the dough and pierce bottom of dough all over with a fork. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Line tart shell with parchment, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until crust is firm around the edges, about 20 minutes. Remove parchment and weights. Reduce oven to 375 degrees and continue baking until crust is pale golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
  • While tart shell is baking, heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan over a medium-high heat. Cook onions, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup peas and add remaining peas to pan; cook 2 minutes more. Stir in milk and heavy cream and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. Let cool slightly before pureeing in a blender, then strain through a fine sieve; discard solids. Whisk together eggs and yolk in a large bowl, and gradually stir in pea puree.
  • Place tart shell on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with ham and reserved peas; pour in egg mixture. Bake until center is set and top is slightly puffed, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before cutting into thin wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Caylin Engelbrecht
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The crust on this quiche was a bit too thick for my liking. I would use less butter next time.


Kelvin Osemudiame
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This quiche was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


MALIK EHTISHAM IDREES
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I'm not a big fan of quiche, but this one was really good. I would definitely make it again.


Mohib Ibrahimy
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This quiche is a delicious and elegant dish. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Jahangir khan
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I've made this quiche several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.


Waqas Ali Gujjar
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This quiche is a great way to use up leftover ham and peas.


Md Sadit Md Sadit
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I love that this quiche can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy families.


Luricel Suelo
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This quiche is perfect for a quick and easy meal. I often make it on weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.


Robel Semayneh
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this quiche without the ham. It was still really good!


Naeem Brohi
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This quiche is so versatile. I've made it with different types of cheese, vegetables, and meats, and it's always delicious.


Waqas hadir
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I made this quiche for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


shahzain baig786
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This was my first time making quiche, and it turned out great! I was worried it would be difficult, but it was actually quite easy.


Madison King
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I love this quiche! It's perfect for brunch or dinner, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sayyed Qasim
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now, and it's been a hit both times.


piumal dashin
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I'm not a big fan of quiche, but this one was really good. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Georgina Adarkwah
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This quiche was easy to make and absolutely delicious. I used fresh peas from my garden, and they added a wonderful sweetness to the dish.


Aminu Sunusi
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the quiche turned out beautifully. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt and pepper to the filling.


Naqibullah Mohammadzy
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This pea and ham quiche was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be making this again.