Gluten free Cheese and onion Quiche Tart

gluten free cheese and onion quiche with a slice cut into it

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Gluten free Cheese and onion Quiche Tart

Easy but delicious gluten free cheese and onion quiche recipe. This easy cheese tart recipe is so delicious and perfect to be eaten hot or cold. Great for those summer meals served with a side salad or slice up for your lunch either way it will soon become a family favorite.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Servings: servings

Calories: 254kcal

Author: Amanda

Equipment

9-inch loose bottom tart tin.

Ingredients

Gluten free Pastry

250 grams Gluten free Flour (All purpose/Plain) Sieved
110 grams Unsalted butter Room temperature
1 Egg
3 tablespoons Milk
¼ teaspoon Xanthan Gum

Cheese and onion filling

150 grams Chedder Cheese Grated
1 Onion Diced
75 ml Milk Full fat or semi skimmed
pinch of Salt and pepper
3 Large Eggs

Instructions

Pastry

Rub together Butter, Flour, and Xanthan Gum till they form a breadcrumb-like consistency.
Mix in salt. Make a well in the middle of the mixture and add egg and milk.
Mix together with hands until a dough is formed. Add a little extra milk if you feel the mixture is too dry.
Wrap your pastry ball in clingfilm and place it in the refrigerator for 30 mins. If you leave for longer than 30 mins you may need to rest at room temperature for 10 mins before rolling out.
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4.
Remove the pastry from the refrigerator and roll it out to the desired size of your tin or dish. usually around ½cm thick. Then carefully transfer to your dish/tin.
using a fork prick the base of the pastry several times.
Line with greaseproof paper and gently fill using ceramic baking beads or uncooked rice for blind baking.
Bake in the oven for approximately 12 minutes. Remove Beans/rice and paper and bake for a further 5 minutes until lightly golden. Now your base is ready for your filling.

Filling

Fry the sliced onion in a non-stick pan until soft and cooked.
Mix together the milk and eggs in a large bowl.
Add the grated cheese and caramelized onions to the milk and egg mix. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to season to your preference.
Gentle pour the cheese and caramelized mixture into your prepared pastry base and spread evenly.
Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until it looks a nice golden brown color.
This cheese tart can be served straight away or served cold.

Notes

Can I make the cheese tart in advance?

Yes, This cheese tart can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for you to enjoy for up to 4 days. It can be eaten cold or reheated in the microwave or oven to warm up.

Can you freeze quiche?

Yes, The Quiche can be frozen in a freezer-safe container once cooled for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature.

Can I add additional vegetables to the quiche?

Yes, This recipe is so adaptable to suit what you have available. You can add mushrooms, broccoli, and bell peppers just to name a few.

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