Gluten-Free Tomato Goat Cheese Quiche
Rustic gluten-free quiche with a buttery pastry crust, topped with fresh tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, and basil. Custard filling of eggs and crème fraîche bakes until golden. Naturally dairy-rich and herbaceous, with crisp crust and silky center. Ideal for lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups gluten-free flour and starch blend
- 7 tbsp butter, salted, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ bunch basil, washed and chopped
- 1 goat cheese log, diced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 eggs
- 7 oz crème fraîche, thickricotta mixed with milk150g ricotta + 150ml milkdairyadds dairy
lighter texture, Italian variation
- salt, to taste(optional)
- black pepper, to taste(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mix gluten-free flour blend with softened butter until combined
- 2
Beat eggs and gradually incorporate into flour mixture until dough is homogeneous
- 3
Form into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour covered
- 4
Preheat oven to 350°F
- 5
Roll out dough between two sheets of parchment paper to avoid sticking
- 6
Transfer to baking pan using parchment, leaving bottom sheet in place
- 7
Prick dough with fork and brush bottom with mustard
- 8
Dice 3 tomatoes and toss with olive oil, chopped basil, diced goat cheese, and thinly sliced onion
- 9
Whisk eggs, crème fraîche, salt, and pepper together
- 10
Combine egg mixture with tomato filling gently
- 11
Pour into crust
- 12
Slice remaining tomato thinly and arrange on top
- 13
Bake for 35 minutes
Tips
Parchment paper prevents sticking and allows easy transfer without greasing the pan
Chill dough thoroughly to prevent shrinkage during baking
Good to Know
Refrigerate covered up to 3 days. Reheat gently at 160°C to avoid drying.
Prepare dough up to 1 day ahead. Assemble filling without egg mixture; combine and bake when ready.
Serve warm or at room temperature with a green salad.
Common Mistakes
Skip chilling dough to avoid shrinkage and tough crust
Do not overmix egg and crème fraîche filling to avoid dense, rubbery texture
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
lighter texture, Italian variation