Puff Pastry Quiche With Tuna Recipes

PUFF PASTRY QUICHE LORRAINE

Steps:

• Set oven to 425 degrees (will reduce oven temperature later).
• Prepare a 9-inch (deep-dish) pie plate.
• In a frypan, melt butter and saute onion and garlic (if using) until soft.
• In a large bowl, combine eggs, whipping cream and spices; beat until very well combined.
• Roll out pastry to fit the pie plate.
• Sprinkle the onion/garlic mixture into the bottom of the pie shell, then chopped bacon then top with grated cheese.
• Carefully pour the egg mixture on top.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 300 degrees, and bake for about another 35-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.

TUNA & SWEETCORN SLICE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7. Lay the pastry out on a baking sheet. Pinch up the edges to form a border, pressing firmly into the corners. Prick the centre all over with a fork and pop in the oven for 10-15 mins.
• Meanwhile, mix the tuna and sweetcorn in a bowl and season.
• Remove the pastry from the oven, pressing the centre down with the back of a fork, as it will have puffed up a bit. Spread the crème fraîche across centre, spoon the tuna mix on top, then sprinkle over the cheese. Bake for 10-15 mins more, until golden, puffed up and cooked though. Sprinkle with chives and cut into quarters.

PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer that is fitted with a dough hook. Gradually stir in water until the dough holds together enough to clean the sides of the bowl. You may not need the full amount of water. Shape into a flat ball, and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes.
• Place the butter between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound into a flat disc using a rolling pin or other heavy object. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Place the disc of chilled butter in the center and fold the two ends over it so that it is completely encased in dough. Roll out the dough again, taking care not to let the butter break through the dough, to about 1/2 inch thickness. Fold into thirds. This is the first ''turn''. Rotate the dough 90 degrees and roll out into a rectangle again. Fold into thirds. By this time the butter is starting to warm up. Place the dough on a baking sheet and mark it with two pokes from your finger (two turns). Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Repeat this rolling, folding and turning two more times, then refrigerate until firm. Repeat two more times for a total of 6 ''turns''. Wrap and refrigerate. The dough is now ready to roll out and use in any recipe calling for puff pastry. Roll the dough out as thin as 1/4 inch to make pastries. Bake in a preheated oven of at least 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) to get the maximum puff from your pastry.

TUNA AND SPINACH QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 23cm pie dish. Cut 2 sheers of puff pastry in half and ease into prepared dish to cover. Chill until required.
• In a large bowl, combine tuna, eggs, tasty cheese, whole egg mayonnaise and cream, and season to taste. Spoon half the mixture into the pastry base.
• Arrange spinach leaves over tuna mixture and sprinkle with dill. Spoon over remaining tuna mixture.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Sprinkle with extra dill. Serve in wedges with salad.

PUFF PASTRY QUICHE WITH TUNA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a springform pan with parchment paper.
• Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Line the prepared springform pan with puff pastry and pierce all over with a fork. Add another piece of parchment paper and cover with a layer of dried beans to keep pastry flat while baking.
• Prebake pastry in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
• Spread puff pastry with a thin layer of mustard. Place tuna into a bowl and mix with mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture onto puff pastry crust.
• Combine creme fraiche and eggs in a separate bowl. Stir in Swiss cheese and season with salt and pepper. Pour over tuna mixture and cover with tomato slices.
• Bake in the preheated oven until filling has set and pastry is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with dill before serving.

SPINACH PUFF PASTRY QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll puff pastry to 11-inch square. Transfer to 9-inch diameter glass pie plate. Trim edges. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in half and half and eggs. Mix in remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into prepared crust. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is set, about 25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.