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.
It also may perform a bit differently than heavy cream will in the quiche recipe. Your best bet for making a quiche without heavy cream is to swap whole milk for heavy cream, use a combination of whole-fat and reduced-fat milk or a combination of heavy cream and reduced-fat milk.
Can you make quiche without cream?
This seems to be a really common question. I guess people want something thats not too heavy. The answer is, yes you can, which is a relief. You do need some fat in there to help it set, but you can get that from the cheese. Using just milk and eggs as the basis for the filling works perfectly well and I figure you are more likely to have these ingredients in, which is way more helpful. The one thing to watch, is that the filling will be runnier when you make it so take care pouring it into the pastry case. However, it sets just as well and of course tastes at least as good.
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.
Can you use milk instead of heavy cream in Quiche?
FAQ
Is cream or milk better for quiche?
Can you replace heavy cream with milk in quiche?
Can I use heavy cream instead of milk?
Can I use half-and-half instead of milk?
Can I use heavy cream instead of milk in Quiche?
Yes, you can. To make the best tasting quiche, use heavy cream and milk or just use half and half. Can I substitute almond milk for milk in quiche? Yes, you can substitute almond milk for milk. You can also use half and half or soy milk, too. Can I use light cream in quiche? Yes, light cream can be used instead of whole milk.
What is a dairy free substitute for sour cream?
Full-fat Greek yogurt will offer the closest approximation of sour cream’s flavor and texture, and can be used as a one-to-one replacement for sour cream. If you’d like, you can stir some heavy cream into any percentage of Greek yogurt to give it a somewhat richer body and higher fat content.
What can I substitute for cream in a quiche?
You can substitute cream in a quiche recipe with milk, half-and-half, evaporated milk, sour cream, yogurt or a combination of these. The choice of substitute may depend on personal preference and dietary restrictions. Using a lower-fat substitute, such as milk or yogurt, can also make the dish healthier.
What can I use instead of milk for Quiche?
Add 1 and 1/2 cups of whole milk. Substitutions: You can also use half and half or part heavy cream and part milk instead. The more cream you use, the richer the quiche will taste. You can use low fat or fat-free milk but the quiche ends up slightly watery tasting and I don’t recommend it.