Black Forest Ham and Gruyere Quiche (Schwarzwälder Schinken und Gruyère-Quiche)

This Schwarzwälder Schinken und Gruyère-Quiche, or Black Forest Ham and Gruyere Quiche, is a delicious and savory dish that originates from German cuisine. It's perfect for a brunch or light dinner, and it's sure to impress your guests with its rich flavors.

Vegetarian Brunch German Quiche German Cuisine
Black Forest Ham and Gruyere Quiche (Schwarzwälder Schinken und Gruyère-Quiche)

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 6 slices of Schwarzwälder Schinken (Black Forest Ham), chopped
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
  3. Sprinkle the chopped Schwarzwälder Schinken and Gruyère cheese evenly over the pie crust.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the ham and cheese in the pie crust.
  6. Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
  7. Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
25g

Supplies

9-inch pie dish Mixing bowl Whisk

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the quiche with a side salad and fresh fruit for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can omit the Schwarzwälder Schinken and add in some sautéed vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers.

Cost

$15