Swiss Chard Quiche using a Silvercrest Monsieur Cuisine
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Swiss chard quiche is the culinary equivalent of a warm hug on a plate, combining the earthy flavors of vibrant chard with the comforting embrace of creamy filling and crispy pastry. Originating from the French countryside, where farmers would use whatever greens were in season, this dish is a testament to the beauty of simplicity and resourcefulness in cooking. Fun fact: Swiss chard gets its name not from Switzerland, but from the Swiss botanist, Augustin Pyramus de Candolle! So, as you savor each slice, remember that you’re indulging in a dish that’s both a celebration of local produce and a nod to botanical history. Perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner, this quiche will have your taste buds doing a little dance of joy!
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour t55
- 125 g Salted butter
- 4 Eggs
- 500 g Chard
- 200 g Whipping cream
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
Steps
Dough
- Add 250 g of flour t55 in the food processor bowl.
- Cut into small pieces, and add 125 g of salted butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 6.
- Add 1 egg in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
- Form a ball.
- Transfer the content of the workplan in a cling film.
- Setaside the dough in a fridge during 30min.
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Roll out the dough.
- Transfer the content of the dough in a baking dish.
- Prick the bottom of the dough with a fork.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 15min.
Swiss Chard Filling
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Wash, chop, and add 500 g of chard in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Add 3 eggs, 200 g of whipping cream, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the bowl.
- Mix manual: 0sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
Baking
- Spread the content of the bowl over the baking dish.
- Pour the content of the bowl over the baking dish.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 25min.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve Warm.
