5 from 27 votes
Fresh Asparagus Quiche
This Fresh Asparagus Quiche features a thin store-bought pie crust filled with tender steamed asparagus, prosciutto strips, and a lightly seasoned custard of eggs and heavy cream. The quiche is baked until set with a golden top, providing a delicate savory tart that balances the mild vegetable and salty cured ham. The preparation involves blind-baking the crust, steaming and slicing asparagus, then combining all components for a simple yet elegant baked dish suitable for brunch or light meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
449 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 pie dough store bought
- 3 egg large
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 asparagus bundle
- 4 llices prosciutto di Parma thnly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉
- Place your store bought pie crust in a round tarte pan. With a fork, poke light holes in the dough. Cover with parchment paper, add pie weight, and bake for about 9 minutes.
- While the dough is baking, work the asparagus. Remove the hard end core and peel the bottom inch. Steam them for about 5 minutes until they become vibrant and tender. Remove from the steam and slice them into slivers lengthwise.
- In a bowl whisk togehter the eggs with the heavy cream. Season lightly. Slice the ham into strips.
- Remove the pie weights and toss the parchment paper. Lay the asparagus strips and the ham on the bottom of the pie dough. Add the egg mixture. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, until your quiche has a golden top.
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Notes
- Avoid overseasoning with salt because the prosciutto adds enough saltiness to the filling.
- The pie crust is thin and mainly serves to hold the filling, so handle gently.
- Use parchment paper during blind baking to make removing the crust easier and prevent sticking or breaking.
- Steam asparagus just until tender and slice lengthwise for even distribution and better texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
191mg
(64%)
Sodium
243mg
(10%)
Potassium
153mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1084IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 191mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 243mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1084IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.