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September 8, 2014

Pink peppercorn, heirloom tomato and basil quiche

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A quiche is a good thing to have around, it’s a crowd-pleaser and a great pinch-hitter for any meal.

I love the zip and zing of the bejeweled pink peppercorns sprinkled throughout the quiche and pressed into the crust. I kind of put them in//on everything.

Extra bonus: it all makes me think of the approaching fall colors and the bright ruby maple leaves coming our way.

Tips: Some prefer it hot, but I tend to like quiche cold, with a side of crunchy frisee salad topped with a hearty vinaigrette. Of course, serve it however you prefer.

{more seasonal quiche ideas here, with chanterelles & thyme..}

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Pink peppercorn, heirloom tomato and basil quiche

You’ll need:

  • a handful of pink peppercorns, lightly crushed
  • for pastry: 2 cups AP flour+ 1 1/3 sticks of butter (about 150g)+1 egg+2 T cold milk+pinch of salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated cheese (I used a mozzarella and parmesan mix)
  • about 6-8 small heirloom tomatoes, halved
  • salt, pepper
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves, torn

1. In a food processor, pulse together flour, butter, and salt until the mixture resembles cornmeal. Add egg and milk and process just until dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead lightly to form a ball.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30-40 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 350F. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 of an inch thickness and place in a tart pan. Crimp the edges and prick the crust with a fork. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes before blind baking, using baking weights or beans, for 20 minutes.

3. In the meantime, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Take quiche shell out of the oven and lower the temperature to 325F. Pour filling into the shell. Place tomatoes and half of the torn basil leaves on top.

5. Bake for another 30-35 minutes until filling is set in the middle.

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Top with more basil leaves and a little more cheese, if desired.

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  1. AvatarKaren (Back Road Journal) says

    September 9, 2014 at 12:09 am

    The pink peppercorns remind me of when I lived in Florida where Brazilian pepper corn bushes grew everywhere. Your quiche looks delicious with the fresh tomatoes.

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    • saffronandhoneysaffronandhoney says

      September 9, 2014 at 12:50 am

      Thank you, Karen! I’m curious, could you pick those peppercorns?

      Reply
      • AvatarKaren (Back Road Journal) says

        September 11, 2014 at 3:53 pm

        You could pick them but I never did.

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  2. AvatarAlice says

    September 10, 2014 at 7:56 am

    This is the loveliest way to farewell the summer indeed! I love the addition of pink peppercorns and for me, good tomatoes need the wonderful hit of pepper! Hope all’s well and you’re finally enjoying some Fall baking K 🙂

    Reply
    • saffronandhoneysaffronandhoney says

      September 11, 2014 at 7:08 pm

      Rolling into fall, Alice! It all seems to come about so quickly..

      Reply
  3. AvatarChoc Chip Uru says

    September 11, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Pink peppercorn is such an exotic ingredient on this quiche, it looks delicious 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
    • saffronandhoneysaffronandhoney says

      September 11, 2014 at 7:08 pm

      Thanks, Uru!

      Reply

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