Quiche is always a great idea for dinner – it’s warm, buttery, comforting and makes a whole meal in just one slice. This mushroom quiche combines between mushrooms, walnuts and white wine and has the most addictive scent. Serve it with a small green salad – and it’s just perfect.
Photo: Natalie Levin
Mushroom Quiche with Walnut
Servings 24 cm round quiche pan
Ingredients
For short crust pastry:
- 150 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams cold butter cut into cubes
- 1 tsp. fine salt
- 2-3 tbsp. cold water
For mushroom filling:
- 800 grams champignon or portebello mushrooms
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A little grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp. thyme
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 50 grams chopped walnuts
For royal sauce:
- 250 ml. sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
Instructions
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Crust: In a food processor with a steel blade put flour, butter and salt and process until the mixture is crumbly.
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Add water gradually until the dough clumps.
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Transfer the dough on a lightly floured work surface and create a thin disc-shape. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
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On a floured work surface, roll the dough about 4 mm thick and line the pan, while ensuring a right angle between the bottom and the sides.
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Pierce the bottom of the crust with a fork and cool in the freezer for 1 hour.
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Mushroom filling: in a large skillet heat olive oil, add the mushrooms and cook until it loses its volume. Add salt, pepper, thyme and nutmeg to taste.
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Cook for another 2 minutes and add in the white wine. Cook over high heat until most of the liquid evaporates.
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Strain the mushroom mixture and leave to cool for about 1/2 hour. Stir in the walnuts.
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Royal sauce: in a small bowl, whisk sour cream, eggs, salt, pepper and flour into a smooth mixture.
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Assemble the quiche: preheat oven to 170 degrees.
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Pour the mushroom filling onto the frozen crust in an even layer. Carefully pour over the royal sauce.
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Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and set.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
- Instead of walnuts you can use any other nut you like.
- Keep in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It is recommended to warm the quiche slightly before serving.