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Coronation Quiche

Coronation Quiche
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Coronation Quiche is a versatile and elegant savory pie combining a flaky shortcrust pastry base with a creamy egg custard infused with cooked chicken or turkey, mango chutney, cheese, and subtle warming spices. Perfect for any meal—served hot or cold—it offers rich, comforting flavors with a refined twist inspired by classic Coronation chicken. Easy to customize and great for entertaining, this quiche is an impressive yet simple dish that delights every time.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • Shortcrust pastry (enough for a 9-inch tart pan)

Custard Filling

  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) double cream or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Filling Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chicken or turkey, diced
  • 2 spring onions or a small bunch of chives, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons mango chutney
  • 3/4 cup (about 75g) grated Cheddar or Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Roll out the shortcrust pastry to fit a 9-inch tart or quiche pan. Press it gently into the pan, trim any excess pastry, and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to prevent shrinking during baking.
  2. Blind bake the pastry: Line the chilled pastry shell with parchment paper and fill with baking beans or rice to weigh it down. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment, then bake for another 5 minutes until the base is lightly golden and set.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gently fold in the diced cooked chicken or turkey, chopped spring onions or chives, mango chutney, and grated cheese until evenly combined.
  4. Assemble and bake: Pour the filling mixture evenly into the pre-baked pastry shell. Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden.
  5. Cool and serve: Allow the quiche to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This resting period helps the filling set and ensures clean, neat slices for serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for a smoother custard texture.
  • Do not overfill the pastry to avoid spillage during baking; leave a small gap at the top.
  • Blind bake the crust thoroughly to prevent soggy bottoms.
  • Rest the quiche before slicing for best texture and presentation.
  • Opt for high-quality mango chutney to elevate the authentic Coronation flavor.

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