Asparagus-Quiche
(makes 8 –
10 slices)
Ingredients :
350 g shortcrust
pastry (home-made or bought)
1 kg asparagus (green, white or mixed)
200 gr soft fresh goat’s cheese
1 dl single cream
2 eggs
salt, pepper, grated nutmeg
1 clove garlic, pressed
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
50 g grated Gruyere cheese or cheddar
1 kg asparagus (green, white or mixed)
200 gr soft fresh goat’s cheese
1 dl single cream
2 eggs
salt, pepper, grated nutmeg
1 clove garlic, pressed
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
50 g grated Gruyere cheese or cheddar
Preparation:
Line a
round shallow baking dish (30 cm) with the rolled out pastry. Prick with a fork
and put in the fridge until needed.
Peel the
asparagus and brake off the ends. Cut the tops off and halve the stems once
vertically and horizontally. Blanche the pieces in boiling salt water for five
minutes and drain well.
Mix the
goat’s cheese, cream and eggs with a stick blender until smooth, season with
salt, pepper, garlic and grated nutmeg.
Pre-heat
oven to 250°C. Sprinkle the pastry with grated Parmesan cheese, add the
asparagus pieces and pour the cheese and cream mix over the veg. Top with
grated Gruyere cheese and bake in the lower half of the oven for 30 Minutes or
until the top is golden and the filling has set. Leave to stand for five
minutes before slicing and serve with a green salad.