With the Coronation just around the corner and the Coronation Quiche getting a lot of stick, I thought I’d have a go and creating something a little different but still wonderfully British and creative. This Strawberry and Basil Quiche is a celebration of strawberries and the first of the new season British strawberries. The strawberries and pastry are wonderfully sweet which balance well with the basil and custard tart filling. All in all a glorious combination.
I’m using a fluted oblong loose-bottomed tart pan but this recipe would also fit into 1 large (25cm) fluted tart tin.
for the pastry
- 225g plain flour
- 100g salted butter – cold from fridge
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- a little ice cold water to mix
for the filling
- 1 punnet of fresh strawberries – hulled and quartered
- 2 eggs
- 150ml single cream
- 4 tablespoons greek yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- a handful of fresh basil – shredded
MAKE THE PASTRY
Start with the pastry. Place the flour and butter into a food processor and whizz till it resembles breadcrumbs. (This can be done by rubbing the fat into the flour with your fingertips.)
Tip the crumbly flour into a bowl, stir in the sugar and add the apple cider vinegar and a splash of ice cold water. Using a butter knife, start to stir the mixture together and then as it begins to form lumps, go in with your hand. If it feels a little dry or it’s not forming one larger ball, add a splash or two more water.
Once it forms into a ball, knead it in the bowl for a few seconds, then flatten into a disk, wrap in clingfilm and pop in the fridge. It needs to stay refrigerated for at least 2 hours.
MAKE THE FILLING
Beat the eggs, then pour in the cream and yoghurt and beat again. Stir in a little sugar and the shredded basil.
ASSEMBLE THE QUICHE
pre-heat the oven to 170C (fan)
Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and line your tart tin. Prick all over with a fork. Sit the tin on a metal baking sheet.
Lay the strawberries into the tin with the pointy bits facing upwards Next, pour over the egg and cream mix.
Bake for 35 – 40 mins or until the top is beautifully golden.
Set aside to cool for at least 15 mins before serving.
For more quiche recipes check these out on Dom in the Kitchen
Eat and of course, enjoy!
