Best Crustless Pecan Brie And Leek Quiche Recipes

CRUSTLESS LEEK QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. When the butter starts to froth and brown slightly on the edges of the pan, shut off the heat and add the leeks. Turn the heat back to medium and season the leeks with salt and pepper. Stir to blend. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the leeks become only slightly tender. Transfer the leeks to a baking sheet and place the sheet in the refrigerator.
• Crack the eggs into a medium bowl. Whisk the eggs to break them up. Add the slices of goat cheese and season with salt and pepper. Use a whisk to break up the goat cheese and blend it with the eggs. When it is fairly smooth, whisk in the cream, milk, hot sauce, and Worcestershire.
• Grease the bottom and sides of the baking dish with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and fill with the quiche batter.
• Place the dish in the center of the oven and bake for about 20 minutes. Open the oven door and gently layer the Brie slices on top of the quiche. Close the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the top is slightly brown. Allow to cool for 20 to 30 minutes before cutting.

CRUSTLESS LEEK, BACON & CHEESE QUICHE

Steps:

• Turn on oven to 180°C to let oven come up to temperature.
• Slice leeks finely. Slice bacon into strips, and again into pieces. Grate cheese.
• Fry bacon with a little butter, then add leek and fry until soft. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a bowl, break all eggs. Whisk and add dijon mustard. Continue whisking.
• In a shaker, add milk, cream and flour. Shake to mix, then add to egg mix whilst continuing to whisk. Season with salt & pepper.
• Add first measure of cheese and mix well with egg mixture.
• Assemble leeks and bacon in quiche dish (26cm), add egg mixture and use hand to mix all together.
• Add remaining grated cheese to top of mixture and sprinkle with paprika (optional).
• Bake for 20-25 minutes at 180°C, or until center is set.

CRUSTLESS QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. When the butter starts to froth and brown slightly on the edges, shut off the heat and add the leeks. Turn the heat back to medium and season the leeks with salt and pepper. Stir to blend. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the leeks become only slightly tender. Transfer the leeks to a baking sheet and place the sheet in the refrigerator to cool.
• Crack the eggs into a medium bowl. Whisk the eggs to break them up. Add the slices of goat cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Use a whisk to break up the goat cheese and blend it with the eggs. When it is fairly smooth, whisk in the cream, milk, hot sauce and Worcestershire.
• The test: It's a lot harder to check the seasoning of an uncooked quiche batter. If desired, heat a pan, add a touch of butter and cook a tiny bit of the batter for 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning of batter, if needed.
• Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch baking dish with the remaining tablespoon of butter and fill with the cooled leeks and top with batter. Place the dish in the center of the oven and bake for about 20 minutes. Open the oven door and gently layer the Brie slices on top of the quiche. Close the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the top is slightly brown and bubbly.

CRUSTLESS LEEK QUICHE

Steps:

• Trim off root end of leeks. Cut off all but 1" of the dark green leaves and discard. Cut leeks in quarters lengthwise, then cut in 1 1/2" pieces. Put leeks in a large bowl of water to wash off grit. Change water and rinse again until clean. Drain and pat dry.
• Melt butter in a skillet. When foam subsides and butter is just beginning to brown, add leeks. Season with salt and pepper, and saute 2 minutes until tender. Transfer to a sheet pan and refrigerate 10 minutes until cool.
• Crack 8 eggs into a bowl and beat lightly. Add milk, cream and goat cheese, and whisk together. Add worcestershire and tabasco.
• Grease a pie dish with butter. Place leeks in bottom of dish. Pour custard base over leeks. Place pie dish on a baking sheet. Place in preheated 400°F oven for 15 minutes.
• Lay sliced brie over top of dish. Return to oven for another 10 minutes. Cool 3 minutes before slicing and serving.