Bacon and Cheese Quiche with Creamy Egg Custard

Name: Bacon and Cheese Quiche with Creamy Egg Custard
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 slices
Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients: 250 g all-purpose flour; 125 g cold butter, cubed; 0.5 tsp salt for crust; 3–4 tbsp cold water; 150 g bacon, diced; 100 g grated Gruyère, Emmental or similar cheese; 3 large eggs; 200 ml heavy cream, 30–33% fat; 100 ml milk; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; to taste black pepper and salt for custard

A savory tart with crisp bacon, grated cheese and an egg-and-cream custard.

By Savva LoginovUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 2 hrMakes 8 slices

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The original post calls this Quiche Lorraine and adds 100 grams of grated cheese, so this version says Lorraine-style rather than promising a strict regional classic. Its butter crust uses 250 grams flour, 125 grams cold butter and only enough water to bind. Chill it before rolling, then blind-bake with weights to guard against a soggy base. Cook the bacon first and let some fat drain away before putting it into the shell. Whisk the eggs lightly with cream and milk; overbeating is not needed for a tender set. Bake until the rim is golden and the middle wobbles only slightly when nudged. Give the tart time to settle before slicing.

Bacon and Cheese Quiche with Creamy Egg Custard

How to tell when it is ready

Crust golden and egg custard set at edge with slight center wobble.

Tips

Keep pastry butter cold.
Use weights for blind-baking.
Drain cooked bacon.
Rest quiche before slicing.

Troubleshooting

If base is wet, give the empty shell its full blind bake.
If filling puffs then cracks, check sooner and lower oven heat slightly.

Substitutions

Use Emmental in place of Gruyère.
Use a similar cured bacon cut in the same weight.

Variations

Use Gruyère for stronger cheese flavor.
Add a little sautéed onion as a clearly labeled variation.

Serving suggestions

Pair with green salad.
Serve for lunch.
Add sliced tomatoes.
Offer small appetizer wedges.

Make ahead

Prepare ingredients ahead and keep perishable items cold until cooking or serving.

Storage

Refrigerate covered up to 3 days and reheat thoroughly.

Food safety

Cook egg custard fully and refrigerate the bacon-and-dairy tart promptly.

Frequently asked questions

Is cheese part of classic Quiche Lorraine?

Traditional versions vary; this source includes cheese, so the recipe is labeled Lorraine-style.

How should I store bacon and cheese quiche lorraine-style?

Refrigerate covered up to 3 days and reheat thoroughly.

Slice after the custard has had time to settle.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

Bacon and Cheese Quiche with Creamy Egg Custard