Brazilian recipe
Classic Homemade Quiche (Quiche)
A classic Brazilian-style quiche recipe, perfect for a quick snack or a full meal. Crisp puff pastry and a creamy filling.
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Ingredients
1 pack ready-made puff pastry
4 whole eggs
1 can cream
1 cup natural yoghurt
2 small packs grated Parmesan cheese
300 g sliced or cubed mozzarella cheese
250 g sliced or cubed ham
4 whole eggs
1 can cream
1 cup natural yoghurt
2 small packs grated Parmesan cheese
300 g sliced or cubed mozzarella cheese
250 g sliced or cubed ham
Where to find ingredients
Look for puff pastry in the chilled or frozen pastry section, and buy eggs, cream, yoghurt, Parmesan, mozzarella and ham at any supermarket or wet market. If needed, cream can be substituted with cooking cream.
Preparation method
- Lightly beat the eggs, as if you were making an omelette
- Add the cream, natural yoghurt and one pack of the grated Parmesan to the beaten eggs
- Mix well until you get a smooth cream
- Cut the mozzarella and ham into strips or small cubes
- Fold the ham and mozzarella into the egg mixture and mix gently
- Line a tart tin with the ready-made puff pastry
- Pour the filling mixture over the pastry in the tin
- Sprinkle the remaining grated Parmesan over the filling
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium heat until the top is golden and gratinated
Observations
This is a classic quiche recipe, a versatile dish that is much loved in Brazilian cooking, ideal for anyone looking for great flavour and convenience. The contrast between the crisp puff pastry and a creamy, cheese-rich filling with ham makes it a delicious choice for a range of occasions, from a quick snack to a light main meal.
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