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Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quiche

Tender spring asparagus and tangy goat cheese make this quiche a celebration of the season -- light, fresh, and ideal for a garden lunch.

Time
60 min
Servings
6
Level
Medium
Rating
4.8 ★★★★★
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quiche step 1
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quiche step 2
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quiche step 3

in the kitchen

Ingredients

  • 320g shortcrust pastry
  • 300g asparagus, woody ends trimmed
  • 150g soft goat cheese
  • 3 eggs plus 1 yolk
  • 250ml double cream
  • 50ml whole milk
  • 1 shallot, finely diced
  • Fresh tarragon and chives

Method

  1. Blind bake pastry at 190C for 12 minutes. Meanwhile blanch asparagus in boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then refresh in cold water.
  2. Soften shallot in a little butter. Spread over the pastry base with crumbled goat cheese.
  3. Whisk eggs, yolk, cream, and milk. Season and add chopped herbs. Pour over the base and arrange asparagus spears on top.
  4. Bake at 180C for 28-32 minutes until golden and just set. Allow to cool slightly before unmoulding.