Cheese and Tomato Quiche
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a floured surface and use it to line a greased 9-inch tart or quiche pan. Trim any excess pastry hanging over the edges.
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Prick the pastry with a fork, then line it with parchment paper and fill it with baking beans or pie weights. Blind bake for 15 minutes.
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Remove the parchment paper and beans, and bake for an additional 5 minutes to lightly brown the pastry. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
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In a bowl, whisk together the double cream, eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on the partially baked pastry shell.
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Pour the cream mixture over the tomatoes, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the quiche is set and golden brown on top.
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Allow the quiche to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.
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Enjoy your homemade Basil, Tomato, and Parmesan Quiche!