Freezer-Friendly Quiche

Decadent and delicious this scrumptious, Freezer-Friendly Quiche recipe is divine….but without the hours of cooking and cleaning.

Freezer-Friendly Quiche Recipe

4.7 from 3 votes

Course: Dinner, LunchCuisine: FrenchDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

45

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

You might not think something so delicate can be frozen but this quiche is perfect for freezing!

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Ingredients

• 1 Nine-Inch Pie Crust, Premade

• 5 Large Eggs

• 120 ml Double Cream

• 60 ml Milk

• 1 tsp Salt

• 1 tsp Dried Garlic

• 90 g Shredded Cheese (Cheddar is Best)

• 30 g Baby Spinach, Chopped

Directions

• Get Prepared
  Place the pie crust onto a lined baking sheet, and set it aside. Now is a good time to heat your oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

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• Make Quiche Mix
  Add the eggs, cream, milk, salt, and garlic to a large mixing bowl. Mix them until well whisked and combined. You don’t want any unwhisked eggs.

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• Add Fillings
  Add the cheese and spinach to the mixing bowl, and whisk everything together a few times until the ingredients are combined. You only need to fold the ingredients into the egg mixture.

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• Fill Crust
  Pour the egg mixture into the crust, then give it a few very gentle taps on the worktop to bring any air bubbles to the top of the mix.

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• Cook
  Pop the quiche into the oven for around 45 minutes until the centre is cooked and set. You may need to cover the quiche with some foil for the final 10 to 15 minutes to prevent it from burning on the top.

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How to Freeze It

So you’ve followed my recipe. You’ve got a quiche or two sitting in front of you? Well, how do you actually freeze it for the future?

1. Layer
   Wrap the quiche in a layer of cling film, but try to ensure that the cling film doesn’t directly make contact with the egg mixture. However, ensure that the cling film makes good contact with the pastry, as it will keep moisture out.
2. Layer Again
   Layer foil on top of the cling film layer. This will protect the quiche from any physical damage it might sustain during its time in the freezer, which might include it being dropped a little, or something dropping onto it.
3. Freeze
   Freeze the quiche, making as sure as you can that it’s level. Once frozen, it can be stored at an angle, but while it’s still thawed, it may leak if not stored level.

How to Use It

Today’s the day. You’ve decided you want to crack into the quiche. It’s ready in the freezer but how do you eat it? Fortunately, you don’t even need to wait hours for it to defrost:

1. Preheat Your Oven
   Start by preheating your oven to 350F or 175C. It’s important to use a moderate oven temperature to ensure the quiche reheats evenly and doesn’t dry out.
2. Bake
   Place the frozen quiche on a baking sheet to catch any potential drips. Then, put it in the oven. It will usually take about 20-25 minutes for a standard-sized quiche, but it may vary depending on the size and thickness of your quiche.
3. Check the Temperature
   The best way to check if your quiche is heated is by using a food thermometer. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F or 74°C. If you don’t have a food thermometer, you can also check by inserting a knife into the centre of the quiche. If it comes out hot to the touch, the quiche is ready.
4. Rest
   Once out of the oven, let the quiche sit for a few minutes before serving. This helps it to set up a bit more and makes it easier to slice.

How to Tweak It

I love my quiche recipe but you can swap out the spinach and then use the base recipe to come up with many exciting quiche recipes: