Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Brazilian Savoury Tart (Quiche)
A classic, comforting Brazilian-style quiche that is perfect for a quick lunch or a light family meal. Enjoy a crispy pastry shell filled with a rich, creamy ham and cheese blend.
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Ingredients
1 packet ready-rolled puff pastry
4 whole eggs
1 tin cream (nestlé style or similar thick cooking cream)
1 cup plain natural yoghurt
2 small packets grated parmesan cheese
300 g mozzarella cheese, sliced or cubed
250 g ham, sliced or cubed
4 whole eggs
1 tin cream (nestlé style or similar thick cooking cream)
1 cup plain natural yoghurt
2 small packets grated parmesan cheese
300 g mozzarella cheese, sliced or cubed
250 g ham, sliced or cubed
Where to find ingredients
Puff pastry is commonly found in the frozen food aisle of most supermarkets across Zambia. For the cream, look for standard cooking cream or thick heavy cream in the dairy section. Mozzarella and ham are widely available at standard grocery counters or deli sections in major local supermarkets. If you cannot find a specific type of mild cheese, regular processed cheese or cheddar can be used as a substitute, though mozzarella provides the best texture.
Preparation method
- Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl as if you were making an omelette
- Add the cream, natural yoghurt, and one packet of the grated parmesan to the beaten eggs
- Whisk the mixture thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, consistent base
- Chop the mozzarella and ham into small cubes or thin strips
- Gently fold the chopped ham and mozzarella into the egg and cream mixture
- Line a tart tin or quiche dish with the ready-rolled puff pastry
- Pour the prepared filling evenly over the pastry base
- Sprinkle the remaining grated parmesan over the top for a golden finish
- Bake in a preheated oven at a medium heat setting until the top is beautifully golden and bubbling
Observations
This is a much-loved classic in Brazilian homes, known for being both versatile and incredibly practical. The winning combination of a golden, crispy pastry crust with a smooth, flavourful filling makes this dish an ideal choice for everything from a fuss-free midweek lunch to a light dinner.
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