Corn & Capsicum Quiche

Quiche pronounced as ‘keesh’, which is means ‘Cake in a shell’. It is a savory bake which is mostly prepared at breakfast and is a complete meal in itself. I had baked this quiche for breakfast today . A healthy bake with a pie/tart crust laden with butter filled with mild flavours, cream, cheese, eggs  and veggies.  

Ingredients  for the tart :-

• 2 cups flour
• 1 egg yolk
• 5 tbsp butter
• ¼ tsp salt
• chilled water (for kneading the dough)

Method:-   

•  In a bowl, combine the flour, butter and salt. Rub the mixture with your fingertips till it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
• Add egg yolk and mix well.
• Add the chilled ice water and knead the dough lightly. Cover in cling wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees Celcius. 
• Grease a 9-inch tart dish lightly with oil.
• On a floured surface, roll out the dough with light hands.
• Spread the base carefully on the tart dish and gently push the pastry into the sides of the dish to give it a shape. Do not leave the dough hanging around the edges as it might be difficult to remove the quice later.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Ingredients for the filling:-

• 5 tbsp corn
• 1 capsicum (chopped finely)
• 3 tbsp cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
• 1 cup fresh cream
• 2 eggs
• ½ tsp white pepper pdr.
• ½ tsp mustard pdr / paste
• ½ tsp salt

Method :- 

• In a bowl,  combine eggs, cream, salt, pepper pdr, mustard and mix well. 
• Add in sweet corn, capsicum, cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Mix well again.
• Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees Celcius. 
• Pour the filling mixture on top of the half baked tart.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes till done.

Notes:-

• You may prick small holes before baking the tart or spread some rice, baking beans or lentils on it so that it doesn;t puff up while baking or else just press lightly with hand while still hot and it will get back to origainal shape
• The vegetables can be changed as per your liking (mushrooms, spinach , broccoli, green peas, cauliflower or sliced baby corn etc) in this quiche. But be sure to steam the vegetables before mixing them up for baking.
• You may also add some boiled and shredded chicken.

Happy Cooking!!