King Charles' Coronation Quiche

Name: King Charles' Coronation Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: * 1 x 250g block of ready-made shortcrust pastry; * 125ml milk; * 175ml double cream; * 2 medium eggs; * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon (or 1 tsp dried); * Salt and pepper; * 100g grated cheddar cheese; * 180g cooked spinach, lightly chopped; * 60g cooked broad beans or soya beans

8 steps

Prep:15minCook:40min

If you're looking for a quiche fit for royalty, look no further than the Prince Charles and Camilla coronation quiche. This delectable recipe is available on the official royal website, and features a delicious combination of broad beans, spinach, and tarragon, all nestled in a flaky, buttery shortcrust pastry. Don't worry if you can't find fresh tarragon, dried works just as well! The recipe is easy to follow and requires just a handful of ingredients, making it a perfect dish to whip up for a special occasion or a cozy night in. So why not give it a try and see what all the fuss is about?

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:05:18 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories476.1 kcal (24%)

Total Fat35.8 g (51%)

Carbs25.7 g (10%)

Sugars2.8 g (3%)

Protein10.9 g (22%)

Sodium369 mg (18%)

Fiber1.9 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 x 250gready-made shortcrust pastry

125mlmilk

175mldouble cream

2eggs

medium

1 tablespoonfresh tarragon

chopped

salt

pepper

100gcheddar cheese

grated

180gspinach

cooked, lightly chopped

60gbroad beans

cooked, or soya beans

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C.

Step 2

2. Line the pastry case with greaseproof paper, add baking beans and bake blind for 15 minutes, before removing the greaseproof paper and baking beans.

Step 3

3. Reduce the oven temperature to 160°C.

Step 4

4. Beat together the milk, cream, eggs, herbs and seasoning.

Step 5

5. Scatter 1/2 of the grated cheese in the blind-baked base, top with the chopped spinach and beans and herbs, then pour over the liquid mixture.

Step 6

6. If required, gently give the mixture a delicate stir to ensure the filling is evenly dispersed but be careful not to damage the pastry case.

Step 7

7. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Place into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until set and lightly golden.

Step 8

8. Let cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy!