Leek Quiche

Ingredients

• 450 g puff pastry (frozen)
• 3 stalks leek
• 2 tbsp butter
• 5 eggs
• 250 ml Whipping Cream
• 150 g Sour cream
• 100 g freshly grated cheese (e.g., Gruyère)
• Salt
• pepper (ground)
• Nutmeg (freshly grated)
• flour (for surface)
• butter (for pan)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Let the puff pastry thaw.

2. 2.

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C with upper and lower heat.

3. 3.

   Slice the leeks lengthwise, rinse, clean, and cut into thin rings. Sauté briefly in a pan with 2 tbsp butter, remove from heat, and let cool.

4. 4.

   Whisk the eggs with cream, sour cream, and cheese; season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

5. 5.

   Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface slightly larger than the baking tray, line a greased tray, and lift up a border. Spread the leeks on the base, pour the egg mixture over them, distribute evenly, and bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes.

6. 6.

   Let the quiche cool to lukewarm, cut into pieces, and serve.