Gorgonzola Apple Quiche
This Gorgonzola Apple Quiche offers a delicious savory pie where every bite is great. The sweetness of the apple with the bold character of Gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onion and creamy egg make this happen. It's not just a recipe; it's a quiche that you want to make over and over again!
Ingredients
Savory Pie Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup ice water
Apple Gorgonzola Quiche
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion sliced finely
- 2 eggs size L
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 1 small apple peeled, cored and sliced in small cubes
- 2 ounces gorgonzola cheese cut into small cubes
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
Savory Pie Dough
- Mix the flour and salt in a kitchen machine.1 cup all-purpose flour, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Add the olive oil.¼ cup olive oil
- Pulse and then add the ice-water.¼ cup ice water
- Pulse again until a ball is formed.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate it for at least 3 hours.
- Roll the dough until it got a 10-inch diameter (26 cm) and line a 8-inch quiche dish (20 cm) with it.
- Push the dough against the sides and cut off the excess dough with scissors or a knife.
- With a fork, press a few holes in the bottom, so air can get out.
- Put some baking paper or aluminum foil on top of the bottom and fill it with baking peas.
- Put the form back in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.
- After 30 minutes, preheat the oven to
390 °F or 
350 °F - Bake the quiche bottom for 20 minutes, then take out the filling and bake again for 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
Gorgonzola apple quiche
- Melt the butter in the pan and fry the onion for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.1 tablespoon butter, 1 small onion
- In a bowl, mix the eggs with the cream.2 eggs, ⅔ cup heavy cream
- Cover the bottom with the onion, apple, and Gorgonzola cheese.1 small apple, 2 ounces gorgonzola cheese
- Pour the cream/egg mixture on top and put the quiche in the oven.
- Bake the quiche 30 to 40 minutes, until it is well solidified and slightly brown.
NOTES
1. Gorgonzola: You can substitute it with another creamy soft blue cheese.
2. Onion
This apple Gorgonzola quiche can be made the day before serving. Bake 25 minutes (with stuffing) and allow to cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator. Warm the next day in a preheated oven by baking for 15 to 20 minutes at 390 °F (ca. 199 °C).
The half-baked quiche (baking the quiche with filling for 25 minutes, allow to cool to room temperature and store in the refrigerator). This can be stored for up to 2 days;
You can freeze the half-baked quiche, allow it to cool to room temperature and wrap it well and freeze up to 1 month.
- You can also use a red onion instead of a regular onion for a nice color effect.
- Because you caramelize the onion, it becomes deliciously sweet.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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