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Side view of a slice of Coronation Quiche with salad and tea
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Making a Simple Coronation Quiche

Coronation Quiche: See how simple it is to make this special, signature dish chosen by King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chilling Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

Pastry

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Filling

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 oz frozen spinach thawed and squeezed
  • 1/2 cup cooked broad beans or fava, butter, white kidney, or lima beans
  • 1 1/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Instructions

For the Pastry

  • Whisk together the flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in the cubed cold butter until the mixture is sandy and resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Add the milk, a little at a time, until the dough comes together. Form into a disk shape, cover, and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.

Blind Bake the Pastry

  • Onto a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough (homemade or ready-made) into a circle slightly larger than the baking dish and about 1/8 to 1/4 inch in thickness.
  • Line the baking dish with the pastry, making sure there are no holes. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line the chilled pastry with parchment paper or foil and add baking beans or pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and foil or parchment. Let cool while making the filling.

For the Filling

  • Reduce the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Beat together the milk, cream, and eggs. Stir in the tarragon and salt and pepper.
  • Scatter 1/2 of the shredded cheese in the bottom of the blind baked crust. Top with spinach and beans, then pour the milk and egg mixture over the top.
  • If needed, gently stir the filling to evenly distribue the ingredients, taking care not to damage the pastry.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the filling. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4942IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 2mg