This was one of the best quiches I have made in a long time. I don’t know what made it so different. Eggs, cream, shallots, thyme, shallots, and gruyère….wait… that’s it. The Gruyère. This is the first time I had had this particular cheese. I don’t know why, but from now on it will be a staple in my kitchen. The slightly nutty taste of the cheese is what made the difference. It didn’t overwhelm the other flavors, it enhanced them instead.
I only made 1/2 of the total recipe which resulted in two 4′ mini quiches in little tart pans. I did use more gruyère and that was a definite plus. One quiche was perfect for lunch, and since I am the only one who eats mushrooms the other one is for me, too.
This delicate little quiche is on page 162 of Dorie’s around my french table. You should get the book. And make this quiche.
And visit the other members of French Fridays with Dorie and check out their quiches as well.
November 2, 2012 at 8:54 AM
Rats, I was hoping the other one was for me as this looks fabulous, yes fabulous. Gruyere and Quiche are MFEO (made for each other…it’s a love affair). Nice photos.
November 2, 2012 at 10:15 AM
I will be more than happy to make one just for you 0 but you have to come get it!!!
November 2, 2012 at 11:15 AM
They look terrific! Now I know how to use those 4″ tart pans I just bought!
November 2, 2012 at 11:57 AM
So beautiful! I loved it too. And I´m glad you found gruyere, it´s such a fantastic cheese. Have a great weekend!
November 2, 2012 at 1:02 PM
Welcome to the gruyere fan club! 🙂
November 2, 2012 at 6:07 PM
Love your mini quiches. This was a recipe everyone enjoyed. I need to get busy and make mine.
November 2, 2012 at 8:24 PM
The minis are such a nice size. I really enjoyed this one too. I didn’t have any gruyere, so used fontina instead. It was good, but the Gruyere would have been better. Nice job!
November 2, 2012 at 8:35 PM
Thanks, Gruyere definitely made a difference.
November 3, 2012 at 6:54 AM
Very pretty presentation of your perfect looking quiche – I love the mini tart pans and the color of your quiche and the delicious filling is just perfect!
Have a good weekend!
November 3, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Thanks, you too. It was delicious.
November 3, 2012 at 8:22 AM
I would love one of these for lunch! Gruyere is my absolute favorite cheese to use in quiche.
November 3, 2012 at 11:15 AM
I will make one just for you but you have to come pick it up!!
November 3, 2012 at 3:21 PM
Your quiche looks so cute! I love individual servings. I thought this was good too – though messed up and didn’t have the gruyere – I guess I should just make it again sometime.
November 4, 2012 at 6:03 AM
Your quiche is picture perfect! Delicious!
November 5, 2012 at 9:45 AM
I’ll have to make it again with Gruyere – I used Muenster because it’s what I had in my fridge. Your little mini quiches are so cute & the perfect little lunch!
November 5, 2012 at 8:33 PM
I must agree with the Gruyere – once I discovered it, it is a rare time when I don’t have some on hand. Love that cheese.
Your individual quiche looks just perfect 🙂
November 6, 2012 at 1:03 AM
Once I tasted Gruyere I was a changed lady. It is so delicious and I have some in the fridge so I’m going to make this soon.