Go Back
Freshly baked Quiche Florentine with spinach and cheese displayed on a rustic wooden table.
Alyssa

Quiche Florentine

A delicious traditional French dish featuring a custard of eggs, cream, cheese, and spinach baked in a pastry shell.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 386

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 large shallots (sliced)
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 1/2 ounces frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 2 1/2 ounces grated gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare the baking rack on the bottom slot of your oven.
  2. Unroll the pie crust and line a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and fold edges under.
  3. Prick the crust with a fork, line with parchment paper, and cover with weights. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove weights and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. In a small skillet, heat butter and sauté shallots until browned. Remove from heat.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  6. Spread sautéed shallots, spinach, and half of the cheese onto the baked crust. Pour the egg mixture over it.
  7. Top with remaining cheese and grated nutmeg. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
  8. Let the quiche rest for 10-20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Serve warm or at room temperature.