Freezing Quiche
Asked on 11 Nov 2016 by frances therese
Hello Lindsey does Delia's Quiche Lorraine freeze well or does it taste better when freshly made? How long does it take to thaw? would like to add mushrooms but not sure of amount & are they cooked prior to adding to pastry shell?
Thanks Frances Therese
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Hello Frances Therese,
Yes they do always taste better when freshly made.
You can freeze it for up to 4 months and then defrost overnight in the fridge.
If you add mushrooms make sure you fry them well first and then drain them well too or you can end up with pools of liquid.
If you want a fresh quiche but want to get ahead you can line the tart case and freeze it raw. You can also prepare the seasoned egg & cream mixture the day before and keep it in the fridge. You can grate the cheese & fry the mushrooms the day before too. Then on the day remove the filling ingredients from the fridge an hour or so ahead then bake your pastry case from frozen, fill and bake.
Best wishes
Lindsey
Hi Lindsey, Delia bakes Quiche Lorraine in her Sandwich tin 20 cm× 4.5cm,
I have tin she uses for Smoked Fish Tart with Parmesan, 19 cm × 3 cm, wondering if
suitable for Quiche Lorraine? could Quiche be made with 2 large eggs omitting egg yolk?
Is it possible to freeze Pastry Base having
sealed it with beaten egg?
is it advisable to freeze Quiche with cream? Thanks for your help, Frances Therese.
Hello Frances,
You can freeze quiche but it isn’t as nice as freshly baked.
You can freeze the baked (brushed with egg) tart base.
You can use the tart tin you have but you might not fit all the egg and cream mixture in.
It will still set with 2 large eggs, just a little less rich.
Bets wishes
Lindsey