Ricotta and Leek Quiche

Have you ever thought about preparing a delicious ricotta and leek quiche at home? Follow the recipe and learn how to make this classic!

Ricotta and Leek Quiche

Recipe by Caion Alves
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

50

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

With this ricotta and leek quiche you will leave your friends and family awestruck!

Ingredients

  • 1 egg

  • 75 grams chilled unsalted butter

  • 1 cup (tea) and 1/4 of wheat flour

  • 1 tablespoon ice water

  • 1 pinch of salt

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 leek stalk

  • 1/2 onion

  • 50 grams of grated parmesan

  • 100 grams of sour cream

  • 150 grams of ricotta

  • Olive oil to taste

  • Salt to taste

Directions

  • In a container place the wheat flour, the cold butter diced into cubes, 1 egg, the cold water and a pinch of salt.
  • Mix the ingredients well until they have a crumbly texture and knead well, so that the dough is smooth. 
    Pack and book in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • To prepare the stuffing, add the sliced ​​leek and chopped onion to a pan. 
    Add a little olive oil, sauté stirring constantly until the vegetables wilt and set aside.
  • Add in a container 3 eggs, the ricotta in pieces, the cream, a pinch of salt and the grated parmesan cheese. 
    Mix well, add the leek mixture and mix again.
  • Open the dough in a form with a removable bottom manually or with a rolling pin, pressing gently on the sides to form the “wall” of the quiche.
  • Add the filling and place the leek quiche in a preheated oven at 180º₢ to bake for about 30 minutes. 
    Unmold after cooling slightly and the ricotta and leek quiche is ready.


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