Quiche with White Asparagus
A classic dish for a Sunday brunch - this quiche with white asparagus tastes great either cold or warm. The asparagus lends a delicate flavor and makes the quiche particularly tender and juicy.
Category: Mains
Source: www.einfachbacken.de
Equipment
springform pan |
Ingredients
For the pastry: | |
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Flour | |
Salt | |
Butter | |
Water | |
Eggs | |
Butter | |
Flour | |
For the filling: | |
Asparagus | |
Water | |
Salt | |
Sugar | |
Cream | |
Eggs | |
Pepper | |
Bergkäse (alpine cheese) | |
Corn starch | |
Parsley |
Instructions
Mix flour with salt. Add butter in pieces egg and 2-3 tablespoons cold water. Knead everything into a smooth dough and wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel the asparagus. If necessary, cut off the woody end. Cut asparagus spears into pieces about 4-5 cm long. Bring water with sugar and salt to a boil in a pot. Boil asparagus pieces for 6-8 minutes until half done. Strain asparagus pieces and set aside.
Preheat oven to 180°C (convection oven: 160°C). Grease the springform pan. Roll out shortcrust pastry thinly on a lightly floured work surface and line the mold with the pastry. Press an approx. 5 cm high rim into the form. Prick the bottom several times with a fork.
Put asparagus in the mold Mix cream with eggs. Stir in spices cheese starch and parsley. Pour cream mixture over asparagus. Bake for about 35 minutes. Best served warm.
Nutrition
Serving size: | 536.1 |
Energy: | 553.0 |
Ratio: | 1.0 |
Carbohydrate: | 34.8 |
Fat: | 34.5 |
Protein: | 13.7 |
Saturated fat: | 20.6 |
Sodium: | 1370.1 |
Sugar: | 4.5 |