🥧 Creamy Spinach & Ricotta Quiche Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed ½ tsp salt 3-5 tbsp ice water (Feel free to use 1 store-bought 9-inch pie crust to save time!)
For the Filling: 1 tbsp olive oil 10 oz (280g) fresh spinach 2 cloves garlic, minced 15 oz (425g) whole milk ricotta cheese 2 large eggs, lightly beaten ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided Pinch of nutmeg Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions: PREPARE CRUST: If making from scratch, combine flour and salt, then cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until the dough holds together. Form into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 mins. BLIND BAKE: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out your dough and press it into a 9-inch pie pan. Line with parchment paper, fill with pie weights or dried beans, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment, then bake for another 5-7 minutes until lightly golden. Reduce oven temp to 375°F (190°C). PREPARE SPINACH: While the crust bakes, heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until fully wilted. Transfer to a sieve and press down firmly to squeeze out ALL excess liquid (this is the most important step for a non-soggy quiche!). Roughly chop the spinach. MIX FILLING: In a bowl, combine the ricotta, eggs, ½ cup of the Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Fold in the dry, chopped spinach until evenly mixed. ASSEMBLE & BAKE: Pour the filling into your pre-baked crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top. BAKE for 35-45 minutes, until the filling is set and the top is golden brown and bubbly. REST: Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This helps it set for perfect, clean slices. Enjoy! Quick Stats: ⏱️ Prep Time: 30 minutes (active) ⏱️ Cook Time: approx. 50 minutes 🍽️ Servings: 6-8 slices Nutrition Estimate (per slice, based on 8 servings): Calories: ~390 kcal Protein: ~16 g Fat: ~26 g Carbs: ~23 g #SpinachQuiche #RicottaQuiche #QuicheRecipe #Homemade #BrunchIdeas #VegetarianRecipes #ComfortFood #BakingLove #RecipeShare #FoodPhotography #EasyRecipes
