How to Prepare the Coronation Quiche?
Creating a delicious Coronation Quiche is within everyone’s reach, and fear not, the crust is no exception! We will embark on this culinary journey together. First, we make a puff pastry crust by harmoniously blending butter and lard. For added grandeur, European butter, richer in flavor and less water, is preferred. Once the crust is skillfully rolled out and gracefully placed in the quiche dish, we take the precaution of baking it in the oven to prevent it from becoming soggy, reassuring fans of the “Great British Baking Show.”
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) cold lard (or additional butter)
- 1/4 cup cold milk
Filling:
- 1 cup (160 grams) cooked spinach, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 leeks, trimmed, rinsed, and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced or finely sliced
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest (from one lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and peeled fava beans or sweet peas
