Authentic Coronation Quiche Recipe United Kingdom, Europe

Name: Coronation Quiche
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: SHORTCRUST PASTRY; 125g (4.4 oz) all-purpose flour; pinch of salt; 25g (1 oz) cold butter, diced; 25g (1 oz) lard; 2 tbsp milk; or 1 x 250g/8.8 oz block of ready-made shortcrust pastry; FILLING; 125 ml (1/2 cup + 1 tsp) milk; 175 ml (3/4 cup) double cream; 2 medium eggs; 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon; salt and pepper; 100g (3.5 oz) grated cheddar cheese; 180g (6.3 oz) cooked spinach, lightly chopped; 60g (2 oz) cooked broad beans or soya beans; FOR SERVING; green salad and boiled new potatoes

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Main ingredients

Coronation Quiche

PREP 1h

COOK 40min

RESTING 1h 15min

READY IN 2h 55min

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The official Coronation quiche has a light, crispy shell and a filling of spinach, broad beans, and tarragon. The recipe is adapted from royal.uk, the British Royal Family's official website, and can be adapted to your liking. Serve it hot or cold, with boiled new potatoes and a green salad.

Ingredients

6 Servings

SHORTCRUST PASTRY

125g (4.4 oz) all-purpose flour

pinch of salt

25g (1 oz) cold butter, diced

25g (1 oz) lard

2 tbsp milk

or 1 x 250g/8.8 oz block of ready-made shortcrust pastry

FILLING

125 ml (1/2 cup + 1 tsp) milk

175 ml (3/4 cup) double cream

2 medium eggs

1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon

salt and pepper

100g (3.5 oz) grated cheddar cheese

180g (6.3 oz) cooked spinach, lightly chopped

60g (2 oz) cooked broad beans or soya beans

FOR SERVING

green salad and boiled new potatoes

Preparation

Step 1/14

To make the pastry, combine the flour and the salt, then sift into a large bowl. Next, rub the fats (butter and lard) into the flour until you have a breadcrumb-like texture. Finally, add the milk bit by bit, kneading until a dough is formed. Cover and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.

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Lightly flour your working surface, then place the pastry on it. Roll it out until it's 5 mm (1/5") thick and slightly wider than the quiche pan (20 cm/8").

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Line the quiche pan with the pastry, taking care there are no holes.

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Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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Meanwhile, set the oven to preheat to 190°C/375°F.

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Line the pastry shell with parchment paper and fill it with baking beans. Blind bake for 15 minutes.

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Take out of the oven and remove the beans and the parchment.

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Lower the oven temperature to 160°C/320°F.

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Whisk the milk, cream, eggs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

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Scatter half the cheese on the bottom of the pie shell. Top with spinach, beans, and tarragon, then pour over with the liquid mixture.

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To ensure the filling is evenly dispersed, you can gently stir the filling, but without damaging the pie shell.

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Finally, scatter the remaining cheese over the top.

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Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and lightly golden.

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Serve hot or cold with a side of boiled new potatoes and a green salad.

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