Quiche with Red Onion

Quiche is an open French pie with a base of shortcrust (sometimes puff) dough, a variety of fillings, and a filling of eggs and cream.

Summary

Ingredients

• 250 g yeast-free puff pastry
• 4 large red onions
• 3 eggs
• 200 g feta cheese or feta
• 300 ml cream, 33-35% fat
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• olive oil
• salt freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Cut the onion into half rings and fry in olive oil until soft, 7-10 minutes.
2. Crush the cheese. Beat eggs lightly and combine with cream, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Grease a shallow baking dish 24–26 cm in diameter with butter. Roll out the dough 3 mm thick and transfer to the baking dish, covering the bottom and sides. Use a fork to prick the dough and trim off any excess.
4. Cover the dough with baking paper and cover with dry beans or peas. Bake at 200 ° C for 10-15 minutes. Remove beans and paper.
5. Place the onion on top of the dough base. Spread the cheese on top. Pour in the creamy egg mixture and bake at 180 ° C until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Let cool, 15 minutes, before serving.