leek and shallot cottage cheese quiche - Dom in the Kitchen

Name: leek and shallot cottage cheese quiche - Dom in the Kitchen
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, French
Ingredients: 250g plain flour; 120g butter; 30g cheddar cheese – finely grated.; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh herbs – I used thyme and oregano; water to mix.; 100g frozen peas – boiled for 3 mins and drained well; 1 tablespoon greek yoghurt; 1 tablespoon cottage cheese; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon olive oil (or olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice); 1 leek – cut into 1 inch lengths; 3 banana shallots – halved from root to tip; Butter and olive oil; fresh rosemary and thyme– finely chopped.; salt and pepper; 2 eggs – beaten.; 50ml single cream; 150ml cottage cheese

14 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:41:46 GMT

Ingredients

0 servings

250gplain flour

120gbutter

30gcheddar cheese

finely grated

1 teaspoonfresh herbs

finely chopped, I used thyme and oregano

water

to mix

100gfrozen peas

boiled for 3 mins and drained well

1 tablespoongreek yoghurt

1 tablespooncottage cheese

salt

pepper

1 tablespoonlemon olive oil

or olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice

1leek

cut into 1 inch lengths

3banana shallots

halved from root to tip

150mlcottage cheese

Instructions

Step 1

I’m using a 22cm round fluted quiche tin with a loose bottom which I’ve buttered liberally.

Step 2

STEP 1 MAKE THE PASTRY.

Step 3

Place the flour and butter into a bowl and rub lightly with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the grated cheese and mixed herbs and then add a couple of tablespoons of water and using your hand shaped like a claw, mix until a ball of dough forms. You may need to add a little more water to get a nice smooth dough that holds together. Wrap in cling film and pop in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4

STEP 2 COOK THE LEEKS & ONIONS.

Step 5

In a warm pan melt a nob of butter and a tablespoon olive oil, then add the leeks and shallots and sauté gently for roughly 10 mins until they turn lightly golden. Place the lid on and turn off the heat and let them soften in the pan whilst you make the rest of the quiche.

Step 6

STEP 3 ROLL OUT THE PASTRY.

Step 7

Now your pastry should be ready, roll it out on a lightly floured surface and then lay it into your pre-greased quiche tin. I don’t bother blind-baking my quiches but feel free to do so if you wish. I always bake my quiches on a metal tray which forces the heat up under the quiche and prevents any soggy bottoms.

Step 8

Pre-heat your oven to 170C (fan.)

Step 9

Place all the for the puree into a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.

Step 10

STEP 5 MAKE THE EGG BATTER.

Step 11

In a bowl, beat the eggs into the cream and cottage cheese and season with salt and pepper. Pour into a jusg with a spout.

Step 12

STEP 6 BUILD THE QUICHE AND BAKE.

Step 13

Spoon the pea puree into the bottom of the quiche. Then lay the shallots and leeks on top. Pour the egg batter on top. Bake on 170C for about 30 minutes until golden and risen, set aside on a wire rack to cool. The quiche should easily slide out of the tin.

Step 14

Eat and of course, enjoy!

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