Today's great for shops selling greeting cards, chocolate, and sad, overpriced roses, but shouldn't we be showing our loved ones how special they are every day? So don't feel obligated to make this quiche right now. Make it tomorrow, or sometime in the Spring. Honestly, any time is a good time for a quiche. (No need to make it fancy, either, though the mushrooms are damn cute, aren't they?)
I like aged Gouda for its rich and nutty flavor, and its pleasantly crystalline texture. A staple on my cheese board, I've even grated the stuff over pasta. But mostly I just snack on it.
Also: I'm lactose-intolerant, and aged Gouda is virtually lactose-free. And everyone knows lactose-free cheese makes a much better gift than supermarket flowers.
Gouda Quiche
For the quiche
1 pie crust (homemade or store bought)
6 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
1 wedge of A Dutch Masterpiece Gouda cheese, shredded (rind removed)
2 (10oz) boxes frozen spinach, thawed, and excess moisture squeezed out
Optional decorations
Pie crust scrap mushrooms (crust scraps, food coloring, sesame seeds)
Prosciutto
Pansies or other edible flowers
To make the quiche
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate. Trim off any excess and save the scraps for decorating. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, and salt. Add black pepper to taste. Stir in the shredded Gouda and spinach.
Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the quiche is just set and the crust is golden brown.
Optional decorations:
While the quiche bakes, use your pie crust scraps to make mushroom stems and caps. Shape them like you would clay or Play-Doh.
To color the caps, lightly paint the dough with food coloring, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake on a parchment-lined cookie sheet for 8–10 minutes. (I used toothpicks to hold mine together, which worked surprisingly well.)
You can also add edible flowers and prosciutto rolled into little roses for extra flair.
Optional option: Just shove the prosciutto directly in your mouth. Highly recommended.
Once the quiche has cooled slightly, decorate, slice, and enjoy.
A Dutch Masterpiece showcases the art of traditional Dutch cheesemaking through its collection of aged, specialty cheeses crafted in the Netherlands. Made with high-quality milk and patiently matured for complex flavor and distinctive character, each wheel reflects generations of expertise. From the caramel notes of Rembrandt Gouda to other bold, expressive varieties, A Dutch Masterpiece cheeses deliver gourmet depth, beautiful melt, and standout taste for entertaining, cooking, and everyday indulgence. www.adutchmasterpiece.com
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