Description
This Elegant Ricotta and Spinach Quiche is a savory French-inspired pie perfect for brunch or a light main course. Featuring a flaky unbaked pie crust filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan, this quiche is flavored with garlic, onion, and a hint of nutmeg. Baked to a golden perfection, it offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors that can be served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the quiche.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the spinach: Add the roughly chopped fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly to prevent curdling when combined with the eggs.
- Prepare the filling mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, eggs, grated Parmesan, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine spinach with filling: Stir the cooled spinach mixture into the ricotta mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Assemble the quiche: Pour the filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly.
- Bake: Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top gains a light golden color.
- Rest before serving: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes to allow it to set fully before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen spinach—thawed and thoroughly squeezed dry—in place of fresh spinach.
- For extra flavor, add crumbled feta cheese or sun-dried tomatoes to the filling.
- This quiche is versatile and can be served warm or at room temperature, making it ideal for brunch gatherings or light meals.
