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Onion Quiche

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Ago Tanfossi

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Published on March 5, 2026

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Homemade onion quiche: easy recipe with cheese, eggs, and cream for a creamy and flavorful savory pie, ready in just a few steps!

Onion quiche is a fresh and refined alternative to the classic savory pie, where the fragrant flavor of golden onions blends with the creaminess of cheese and cream. The base of shortcrust pastry, carefully prepared, creates a light but consistent crust, perfect for balancing the flavors without being overwhelming. This recipe stands out for its simplicity and ability to enhance quality ingredients, making it ideal for those looking for a refined but accessible dish in their home cooking.

Capolavoro Score 4/5 · 17 votes
Onion Quiche

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 7.7 oz shortcrust pastry
  • 13.3 oz yellow onion
  • 2 oz gruyere cheese
  • 1.7 oz Water
  • 1 oz butter
  • 1 oz Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste black pepper

for initial mix

  • 3 Egg
  • 5 oz Heavy Cream

for finishing

  • 1 Egg
  • 0.7 oz Heavy Cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    To prepare the onion quiche, first peel the onions and slice them into 1 cm thick rings. In a large pan, melt the butter with the oil, then add the onion slices.

  2. 2

    Season with salt, pepper, and add the water, then cover with a lid and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    When the onions have softened, turn off the heat and let cool slightly. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and cream together.

  4. 4

    Add the grated Gruyere cheese, salt, and pepper, then mix well.

  5. 5

    Add the slightly cooled onions and mix with a spoon. Now, unroll the shortcrust pastry and place it in a 22 cm diameter mold lined with baking paper, and prick the pastry with a fork.

  6. 6

    Pour the onion filling into the mold and spread evenly. Fold the edges inward.

  7. 7

    Now, whisk together the egg and cream and brush the edges with the mixture. Bake in a preheated fan oven at 180° for about 35 minutes; the edges should be golden brown and the filling set. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool for about ten minutes before cutting. Your onion quiche is ready to be served!

Ago's Notes

  • Adjust the salt according to the salt content of the ingredients.

Onion quiche is a perfect example of how the harmony between fresh ingredients and precise techniques can create a dish that embodies the warmth of tradition and the delicacy of a culinary art. Serve it with a smile and a glass of wine, because every good dish deserves a celebration.

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