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Creamy Quiche with Smoked Salmon and Dill

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A rich and flavorful quiche combining smoky salmon, fresh dill, and a silky custard, perfect for brunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-made 9-inch (23 cm) pie crust, thawed (homemade works great too!)
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk or 2%
  • 6 ounces (170 g) smoked salmon, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ½ small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup (50 g) Gruyère or Swiss cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the pie crust: place it in your pie dish and gently press down. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges. Prick the bottom lightly with a fork to prevent bubbling.
  3. Sauté the onion: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent and sweet-smelling. Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Mix the custard base: In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, and ½ cup milk until smooth and pale. Add salt, pepper, and lemon zest if using. Whisk gently but thoroughly.
  5. Add the filling: Stir in the cooled onions, chopped dill, and grated Gruyère cheese. Fold in the smoked salmon pieces gently.
  6. Pour the mixture into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake on the middle rack for 35-40 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  8. Let the quiche cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Cover crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly. Let quiche rest after baking for best texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crust or make crustless quiche. For dairy-free, substitute cream and milk with coconut cream or almond milk and use dairy-free cheese.

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Keywords: quiche, smoked salmon, dill, brunch, creamy quiche, easy quiche, savory pie, brunch recipe

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