Delia Courgette Quiche

Delia Smith’s Courgette Quiche is made with courgette, spring onions, blue cheese, onion marmalade, fresh thyme, double cream, and eggs. This tasty Courgette Quiche recipe creates a delicious lunch or light dinner that takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 10 people.

Delia Courgette Quiche Ingredients

For the Pastry:

• 200g (1 ⅔ cups) plain flour, plus extra for dusting
• 85g (3 oz) cold butter, diced
• 80g (⅔ cup) parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated
• 2 egg yolks

For the Filling:

• 1 large courgette, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch spring onions, sliced
• 100g (3.5 oz) blue cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp onion marmalade
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 150ml (⅔ cup) double cream
• 1 whole egg
• 2 egg yolks

How To Make Delia Courgette Quiche

1. Make the Pastry: In a food processor, combine the flour, butter, and parmesan. Blitz to a rough crumb. Add the egg yolks and 2 tbsp water; pulse until a loose dough forms. Knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth. Roll out between two sheets of baking parchment to a thickness of a £1 coin (about 1/8 inch). Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
2. Prepare the Courgette: Salt the courgette and spring onions, then leave them in a colander for 1 hour to drain.
3. Blind Bake the Pastry: Line the chilled pastry with parchment and baking beans. Bake at 180°C (350°F)/160°C fan/gas 4 for 20 minutes. Remove parchment and beans and bake until the base is fully cooked and golden brown. Cool completely.
4. Prepare the Filling: Squeeze excess water from the courgette and spring onions using a clean tea towel. Combine with blue cheese, onion marmalade, and thyme in a mixing bowl. Spread over the cooled tart base.
5. Make the Custard: Whisk together the cream, whole egg, and egg yolks with seasoning. Pour over the courgette mixture.
6. Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F)/160°C fan/gas 4 for 30-35 minutes until just set. Cool completely before slicing.

Recipe Tips

• Chill the Pastry Thoroughly: After rolling out the pastry, chill it for at least 1 hour. This helps prevent it from shrinking during baking.
• Remove Extra Moisture: Squeeze out as much water as you can from the courgette and spring onions to prevent a soggy quiche.
• Blind Bake Properly: Line the pastry with parchment and baking beans before baking to ensure the base stays flat and doesn’t puff up.
• Let the Quiche Cool Completely: Allow the quiche to cool completely before slicing. This helps it set properly and makes it easier to cut clean slices.

What To Serve With Courgette Quiche?

This creamy Courgette Quiche pairs well with a crisp green salad, roasted cherry tomatoes, sautéed spinach, or steamed asparagus. It also can be served alongside garlic bread, a simple fruit salad, roasted potatoes, or a light soup for a tasty lunch or dinner.

How To Store Leftovers Courgette Quiche?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover quiche cool to room temperature. Cover it with plastic wrap or foil and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Cool the quiche completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before serving.

How To Reheat Leftovers Courgette Quiche?

• In The Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the quiche on a baking sheet and cover it loosely with foil. Heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through.
• In The Microwave: Place a slice of quiche on a microwave-safe plate. Heat on high for 1-2 minutes, or until hot.
• In The Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Place the quiche inside and heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through.

Delia Courgette Quiche Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice (of 10 servings)

• Calories: 300
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 13g
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sodium: 600mg
• Potassium: 250mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 18g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 5g
• Protein: 12g

Try More Delia Smith Recipes:

• Delia Smith Pancake Recipe
• Delia Roast Pork Shoulder
• Delia Smith Rice Salad Recipe
• Delia Smith Pineapple Upside Down Cake