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Quiche filling mixture

The basic mixture for filling quiches is made with seasoned eggs, cream and/or milk. It can be used in many kinds of savoury quiches and tarts, with different ingredients added (lardons, cheese, salmon, etc.).

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Last modified on: April 17^th 2022

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For 550 g, you will need:

1 2 egg yolks
2 2 eggs
3 200 g liquid cream
4 200 ml whole milk
5 2 pinches grated nutmeg (optional)
6 salt
7 pepper
Total weight: 540 grams

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How long does it take?

Time required for this recipe:

Preparation	Start to finish
4 min.	4 min.

Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 2 min.

Put 2 egg yolks and 2 eggs into a large bowl.

Stage 2 - 2 min.

Add 200 g liquid cream, 200 ml whole milk, 2 pinches grated nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Whisk together until evenly mixed.

Stage 3

Your quiche filling mixture is ready for use.

Remarks

You can vary the proportions of cream to milk, adding more cream and less milk for a richer filling, or even all cream.

Keeping

1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.

Source

Home made.

Nutritional information

Whole recipe
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
1,014 Kcal or 4,245 Kj	35 gr	15 gr	90 gr
51 %	14 %	1 %	14 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
188 Kcal or 787 Kj	7 gr	3 gr	17 gr
9 %	3 %	<1 %	3 %

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).

Possible allergens in this recipe: Egg, Milk

How much will it cost?

For 550 g : 1.42 €

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