Name: Spinach and ham quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
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

Spinach and ham quiche

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

Serves 8

Prep

15M

Cook

45M

Total

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

Method

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.