Elevate Your Quiche with Mushrooms: A Savory Delight
By Josh Shearer on 05/05/2025
Transform the classic quiche with earthy mushrooms! This recipe features chanterelle, oyster, and white button mushrooms for a flavor-filled custard.
The Art of the Mushroom Quiche
Quiche, the elegant French tart with its creamy custard filling, provides a delightful canvas for showcasing the flavors of mushrooms. With their delicate textures and savory notes, mushrooms elevate the classic quiche to a gourmet experience.
3 Mushroom Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 cup chanterelle mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 cup oyster mushrooms, cleaned and torn into strips
- 1 cup white button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (~75 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half for richness)
- ½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (~150 g)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
Mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
Add ice water gradually until dough holds together.
Roll into a 9-inch pie dish. Prick base with fork. Chill for 15 min.
Pre-Bake Crust
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line crust with parchment and add pie weights or beans.
Bake 10 min, remove weights, and bake another 5 min.
Prepare the Filling
Sauté onion in olive oil for 2–3 min.
Add garlic and all mushrooms. Cook until tender and moisture evaporates (~8–10 min). Season with thyme, salt, pepper.
Assemble Custard:
Whisk eggs, milk, Gruyère, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Combine & Bake:
Spread mushrooms in pre-baked crust.
Pour custard over top.
Bake 35–40 min or until center is set. Cool slightly before slicing.
Tips
Get creative: Experiment with different cheeses like Parmesan, Swiss, or goat cheese.
Vegetarian twist: Substitute the Gruyère with smoked Gouda for a delicious vegetarian version.
Herb infusion: Add a tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs like thyme or chives to the custard.