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Gordon Ramsay Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Quiche Lorraine
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Gordon Ramsay’s take on Quiche Lorraine stays true to the French classic but incorporates his refined techniques to perfect the texture and flavor. This savory tart consists of a crisp, homemade shortcrust pastry filled with a rich custard made of eggs, cream, and cheese, along with smoky bacon or pancetta. The balance between the flaky crust and the creamy filling makes it an irresistible dish that works well for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Shortcrust Pastry:

  • 1 ¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (100g) Gruyère cheese, grated
  • 4 oz (120g) smoked bacon or pancetta, diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shortcrust pastry – Combine flour, salt, and cold butter in a food processor. Pulse until it resembles breadcrumbs, then add cold water gradually and mix until the dough forms.
  2. Chill the dough – Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Roll out and fit into the pan – Roll the dough on a floured surface and fit it into a tart pan. Trim the edges and chill for another 15 minutes.
  4. Blind bake the crust – Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the crust with parchment paper, fill with baking weights, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Cook the bacon – In a skillet, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Whisk the filling – In a bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in the grated cheese.
  7. Assemble the quiche – Spread the crispy bacon evenly over the crust, then pour in the egg mixture.
  8. Bake the quiche – Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set.
  9. Cool and serve – Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing.

Find it online: https://gordonramsayeats.com/gordon-ramsay-quiche-lorraine/