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Puff Pastry Quiche is a simple and scrumptious quiche that is full of ham, cheese, eggs, and broccoli. The best trick of this recipe is the puff pastry! I don’t know about you, but I adore brunch, but I don’t like the time it takes to make it. So, this quick brunch recipe is absolutely perfect!
PUFF PASTRY QUICHE
The only problem with brunch is that depending on what you are making, there is a bit of extra time involved. I mean, who wants to spend hours prepping brunch?
That is one of the reasons I absolutely love working with puff pastry! There’s no prep, ingredients to get together, and no wait. Just unwrap, put into the pan or dish you are using and you are done!
If you are looking for additional brunch recipes, I have a few that you might really enjoy. Like my Donuts made from canned biscuits; these are a total game changer for fresh donuts in the morning! Another easy and quick recipe is my Apple and Cinnamon Pancakes! And my recipe for Cheese Danish is simple and delicious.
Expert Tips, Ingredient List and Suggestions for Recipe Success
You will find a complete list of ingredients in the recipe card below.
- Puff Pastry – either store bought or homemade. This ingredient is such a game changer.
- Ham – this is a great way to use up that leftover ham after the holidays.
- Cheese – gruyere works fantastic for this.
- Broccoli – you can also substitute a different vegetable that your family prefers.
- Eggs – a key ingredient for quiche.
- Buttermilk – another must-use ingredient.
Do I Need to Blind Bake the Puff Pastry?
No, not for quiche. You can, however, if you prefer. To blind bake the pastry, place into the baking dish, lay foil or parchment paper over the crust and add dry beans or rice to the top of the foil. Bake at 375 for approximately 10 minutes. Then continue on with your recipe.
What Other Types of Recipes Can I Make for Brunch?
Since brunch is more of a sit down and savor the food type of meal, savory and sweet is the way to go! To cover the sweets, you can put out recipes like breads, pastries, scones, and muffins. For savory dishes, foods like casseroles, frittatas, and hash. Another fun idea for brunch is biscuits and homemade butter.
Can You Reheat Puff Pastry?
Yes, you can. Place the pastry on a baking sheet in an oven that has been preheated to 250 degrees until warmed. Or to fast-track it, reheat it at 350 degrees until it’s heated through.
Step by Step Directions
You will find the complete list of instructions and ingredients in the printable recipe card below. I have included images and a breakdown for your reference.
Step 1: Preheat the oven.
Step 2: Prepare the pie plate.
Step 3: Press the puff pastry into the prepared pie plate.
Step 4: Prepare the delicious ingredients.
Step 5: Add in the egg mixture.
Step 6: Bake.
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Puff Pastry Quiche Recipe
Equipment
- Pie plate
- Parchment paper
- Foil
- cutting board
- Knife
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Pie guard
Ingredients
- 1 premade puff pastry sheet we really like the refrigerated ones vs frozen, but either should work nicely or you can use your favorite recipe.
- ⅔ cup of finely chopped raw broccoli
- 1.5 cups of small chopped ham pieces
- Salt and pepper to preference
- 1.5 cups of a mix of your favorite Swiss cheeses we used Comte and Gruyere cheese
- 9 large eggs
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Line the bottom of your pie plate with parchment paper.
- Gently lay and press the pastry dough into the pie plate being sure it goes all the way up tocover the sides, if needed you can remove some of the excess dough from one place and add it to another spot that needs more.
- Each time I’ve made this we’ve needed to rearrange the dough a little and all I do is press it into place a little bit, it doesn’t have to be perfect.
- Add in the chopped ham, broccoli, cheese salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs and buttermilk together until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture into the dish in a circular motion so it will fill in around the ingredients right away, be sure not to overfill your dish, leave about ½ an inch at the top of unfilled crust space.
- Cover the edges with a guard so they won't burn. Bake for about 25 minutes when the top of the quiche is golden brown.
- Then cover with tinfoil for the remaining 20ish minutes.
- Bake for about 45 minutes total and then allow to cool for about 15 to 20 minutes before cutting and serving
9 eggs. Sounds like way too much
Thanks for the reply. I will retest the recipe and let you know. Thank you.