Mini Pea and Bacon Quiches using a Thermomix
Thermomix TM6, Thermomix TM5, Thermomix TM31
(4.8)
Preparation time
58 min
Total time
130 min
Servings
6
Calories / Serving
446 Cals
Difficulty
Average
Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our delightful Peas and Bacon Quiches! This savory treat combines the sweetness of green peas with the smoky allure of bacon, wrapped in a buttery crust that will make your taste buds sing. Originating from the French countryside, quiches were once a humble meal for farmers, but now they're the star of brunch tables worldwide. Fun fact: Did you know that the word 'quiche' comes from the German word 'kuchen', meaning cake? So, technically, you could say you're having cake for breakfast! These quiches are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a fancy brunch or simply indulging in a cozy night in. Bon appétit!
Ingredients
- 150 g Flour t55
- 75 g Salted butter
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 50 g Water
- 150 g Bacon match
- 200 g Frozen green pea
- 2 Eggs
- 150 g Whole liquid fresh cream
- 50 g Milk
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 50 g Grated gruyère
Steps
Shortcrust Pastry
- Add 150 g of flour t55, 75 g of salted butter, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 50 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
- Flatten the dough into a disc and wrap in cling film.
- Setaside the dough in a fridge during 30min.
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Cut out circles slightly larger than your tartlet molds.
- Press the dough circles into the tartlet molds, trim the edges, and prick the bases with a fork.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 15min.
- Setaside the preparation content on the workplan.
Quiche Filling
- Add 150 g of bacon match in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 120°C / Speed 1.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Add 200 g of frozen green pea in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 8:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a strainer.
- Drain the peas well.
- Transfer the content of the strainer in the bowl.
- Add 2 eggs, 150 g of whole liquid fresh cream, 50 g of milk, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the bowl.
- Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Roughly chop the cooked peas.
- Transfer the content of the bowl in the bowl.
- Transfer the content of the bowl in the bowl.
Assembly and Baking
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked tartlet shells.
- Sprinkle 50 g of grated gruyère on the preparation content.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 20min.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown.
- Let the mini quiches cool slightly before removing them from the molds.
- Serve Warm.
