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Cheesy Quiche Crust: A Flaky Base for Savory Delights

Elevate your quiche game with this versatile cheese crust! Made from flour, cold butter, Cheddar cheese, and water, it's the perfect base to showcase a variety of savory fillings.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
50 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
2

Nutrition

calories178kcal
carbohydrates12g
fat13g
protein3g

Ingredients

0.75 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
0.25 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
5 teaspoons cold water

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the flour with the butter and rub it in until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the cheese.

2

Gradually mix in the cold water (a teaspoon at a time) to form a dough that leaves the sides of the bowl cleanly.

3

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

4

Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).

5

Roll out the chilled dough and transfer it to a 9-inch pie or quiche pan. Use a fork to prick holes over the bottom of the pastry.

6

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes before adding your choice of quiche custard.

7

Enjoy your cheesy, flaky quiche base!