Mary Berry Quiche Lorraine is a classic French dish perfect for lunch or supper. This traditional recipe features a crispy pastry base filled with bacon, onions, and Gruyère cheese, creating a rich and savory meal.
less than 30 mins
30 mins to 1 hour
Serves 8
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From Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking
Moderate nutritional profile with protein from eggs and bacon, balanced by cheese and cream (Nutri-score).
Equipment
Ingredients
Pastry
- Plain flour 175g
- Hard block margarine or chilled butter 85g, cut into cubes
- Cold water 3 tablespoons
Filling
- Unsmoked streaky bacon 175g, rinds removed, cut into strips
- Onion 1, peeled and chopped
- Gruyère cheese 125g, grated
- Eggs 2 large
- Single cream 250ml
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Prepare Pastry
- Mix flour and margarine/butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs
- Add cold water to form a pastry ball
- Roll out and line a 20cm loose-bottomed flan tin
- Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes
Blind Bake
- Preheat oven to 220°C/fan 200°C
- Blind bake pastry for 15 minutes
- Reduce oven temperature to 180°C/fan 160°C
Prepare Filling
- Crisp bacon in sauté pan for 10 minutes
- Cook onions until golden
- Add bacon and onions to pastry case
- Sprinkle grated cheese over
Bake
- Whisk eggs, cream, salt, and pepper
- Pour mixture over filling
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and just set
Suggested Wine Pairing
Majestic: Domaine de la Moutonnière Muscadet
Crisp white with mineral notes that cut through the quiche’s richness
Tesco: Finest Chablis
Elegant, unoaked Chardonnay that complements the creamy texture
Sainsbury’s: Taste the Difference Sancerre
Vibrant Sauvignon Blanc with sharp acidity to balance the quiche
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Nutri-score Health Check
Mary Berry quiche Lorraine gets a Nutri-score rating of C (Moderately Healthy)
Moderate health rating due to:
– High protein content from eggs and bacon
– Presence of saturated fats from cream and cheese
– Moderate vegetable content
– Balanced nutritional profile
Automatically calculated from ingredient analysis and serves as a general guide.
Recipe FAQ
- Can I use different cheese? Gruyère works best, but you can substitute with Emmental or Comté
- How long will the quiche keep? Refrigerate for up to 3 days, reheat gently
- Can I freeze this quiche? Yes, freeze for up to 1 month
- Is it suitable for vegetarians? No, contains bacon and eggs
- Can I make it gluten-free? Use gluten-free flour for the pastry
- What can I serve with quiche? Green salad or roasted vegetables
- How do I prevent a soggy bottom? Blind bake the pastry before adding filling
- Can I use bacon lardons? Yes, they work perfectly in this recipe
