can i substitute milk for cream in quiche

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Quiches are a great lunch option and this easy quiche recipe with no cream is straightforward and a great option for using up any leftovers.

I love home made quiches as they can be made ahead of time and you can also keep them in the freezer for 3-4 months. You can make the pasty yourself, which is really easy, especially if you use a food processor. If youre in a real hurry, use shop bought shortcrust pastry, rolled out to 3mm thickness, no one is judging. As an alternative you might also like my Crustless Quiche, all the best bits but without the pastry. Also check out my Old School Cheese Flan recipe – a simple version of a quiche.

Yes!! Combing butter with milk is a great way to create a substitute for cream if you run out or don’t have any on hand. If you need 1 cup of cream use 1/4 cup of butter and 3/4 cups of milk.
can i substitute milk for cream in quiche

Do I have to prebake the crust?

When you make a quiche, you have to blind bake the pastry first. This means baking the pastry case on its own before adding the filling. If you didnt do this, the pastry wouldnt cook properly and would be soggy. The other thing about blind baking, is you need to weigh the pastry down. The pastry will naturally want to rise a little as it is being cooked. To stop this happening and keep a good shape, you need to weigh it down. You can buy special ceramic baking beads to do this, but if you dont have any then plenty of other things in your cupboard will do the same job. Cover the pastry with some greaseproof paper and use any dried food such as rice, lentils or beans to hold the pastry down. When the pastry is cooked, just tip them back into a jar to use again.

Filling Ideas for Quiche

The basis for the quiche is eggs, milk and cheese. After that, you can add pretty much any veg. Remember to fry any veg first and only use cooked meat. Some of my favourite filling ideas are :- onion, bacon, spinach, mushrooms, peppers, caramelized onion, butternut squash. Broccoli and blue cheese go well together or why not try goats cheese & leek, goats cheese & fig or tomato courgette & onion…you get the idea. This is a great dish for adding your own personal touch and using up whatever you have.

can i substitute milk for cream in quiche

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Can you use milk instead of heavy cream in Quiche?

FAQ

Can milk be used instead of cream in quiche?

Yes, while the fat in the cream helps the quiche set, if you’ve run out or forgot to pick some up from the shops, full-cream milk should work as a replacement most of the time. You could also try using buttermilk, crème fraîche or Greek-style yoghurt.

Can you use milk instead of heavy cream?

Similarly to half-and-half, milk makes a good heavy cream substitute when it’s combined with melted butter. Combine 3/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup melted butter for every cup of heavy cream. This mixture is not suitable for whipping. Best for: cooking and baking.

What is a substitute for light cream in quiche?

If your recipe calls for light cream and you don’t have any on hand or can’t find it at the store, simply substitute it with a mixture of 1 part heavy cream and 1 part milk.

Can I use half-and-half instead of milk?

If you have half-and-half on hand, it’s a perfect cup-for-cup substitute. Because half-and-half is made up of 50% whole milk and 50% heavy cream, it will offer close to the same results as milk would, while adding a lovely richness to your baked goods.

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