Quiche with cheese and tomatoes
Description
Juicy, aromatic, and extraordinarily tender, it will surely please your palate. Quiche is usually served chilled, and among hearty appetizers it is undoubtedly a favorite. In addition to the main ingredients, you can add chicken, mushrooms, or ham, and it will be just as tasty. Try it. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Combine the flour, cubed butter, salt, and one egg.
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Step 3
Knead the dough, shape it into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Step 4
Then spread it in a butter‑greased pan, shaping high edges with your hands. I have a round pan 18 cm in diameter; you can also use a rectangular one, about 25 × 13 × 6 cm.
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Step 5
Place parchment on the dough and add a weight (peas or beans).
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Step 6
Bake at 200 degrees for 7 minutes, then without a weight for another 5 minutes.
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Step 7
For the filling, beat the eggs with salt. Add cream, grated cheese, paprika, and pepper to taste.
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Step 8
Pour the filling into the pan with the dough.
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Step 9
Spread the cherry tomatoes on top and bake at the same temperature for about 45 minutes.
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Step 10
The cheese and tomato quiche is ready. Let it cool completely, and only then cut it into portions and serve.
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Step 11
Remove from the oven and serve warm or cooled.