Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup (60ml) ice water
- 6 slices bacon (approximately 4 oz / 115g), diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup (50g) Gruyère cheese, shredded
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions:
- Combine flour and salt in a food processor or bowl. Pulse/cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, pulsing/mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter (or knife) to cut out circles of dough slightly larger than the muffin cups. Gently press each circle into a muffin cup, trimming any excess dough.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
- Sprinkle cooked bacon and Gruyère cheese into each pastry shell. Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pastry is golden brown.
- Let the quiches cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.