Spinach and ham quiche

Name: Spinach and ham quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Serves 8
Cuisine: Modern New Zealand
Ingredients: 2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed; 100 gram baby spinach leaves, shredded; 10 eggs, at room temperature; 300 millilitre cream; 250 gram shaved leg ham, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 cup grated pizza cheese; 200 gram fresh ricotta

This spinach and ham quiche is the perfect solution to any light meal - from dinner parties, suppers, picnics and even afternoon tea.

Dec 30, 2014 1:00pm

Serves 8
15 mins preparation
45 mins cooking

ingredients

Spinach and ham quiche
- 2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed
- 100 gram baby spinach leaves, shredded
- 10 eggs, at room temperature
- 300 millilitre cream
- 250 gram shaved leg ham, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 cup grated pizza cheese
- 200 gram fresh ricotta

method

Spinach and ham quiche
- 1
  Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 23cm (base diameter) round fluted tart pan with removable base. Line pan with pastry; trim to fit. Line pastry with baking paper. Cover base with dried beans, rice or pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and paper. Bake for 5 minutes more or until just coloured.
- 2
  Wilt spinach in a non-stick frying pan over moderate heat. Cool.
- 3
  Whisk eggs and cream in a large bowl. Stir in spinach, ham, parsley and half the pizza cheese. Season. Pour into pastry shell. Top with spoonfuls of ricotta. Sprinkle with remaining pizza cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until just set at centre. Stand for 15 minutes.

notes

Pizza cheese is a combination of parmesan, tasty and mozzarella cheeses.