- High in dietary fibre
- High in protein
- No added sugar
- Nut free
- Peanut free
- Seafood free
- Sesame free
- Shellfish free
- Vegetarian
- 1 serve veg or fruit
Make your own homemade pastry and add fresh herbs to the egg mixture to bake everyone’s favourite coronation quiche recipe for a tasty delight.
- Serves8
- Cook time1 hour 15 minutes
- Prep time20 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 free-range eggs
- 300ml thickened cream
- 200g frozen broad beans, thawed, peeled
- 120g baby spinach leaves, chopped
- ¾ cup (90g) grated tasty cheese
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbs chopped tarragon
- 2 tbs chopped mint
- Sliced spring onion, extra, to serve
- Tarragon sprigs, extra, to serve
- Mint leaves, extra, to serve
- Seasonal salad, to serve
Shortcrust pastry
- 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour
- 125g chilled unsalted butter, chopped
- 2 free-range egg yolks
Nutritional information
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Method
Step 1
To make the shortcrust pastry, place the flour and butter in a food processor. Process until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add egg yolks and process until dough just comes together, adding 1-2 tsp of iced water if necessary. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until smooth. Shape into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 30 mins to rest.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 200°C. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 3mm-thick disc. Line base and side of a 23cm fluted tart tin with removable base with pastry. Use a sharp knife to trim excess. Place in the fridge for 15 mins to chill.
Step 3
Line pastry with baking paper and fill with pastry weights or rice. Place on a baking tray. Bake for 10 mins. Remove paper and weights or rice. Bake for 8-10 mins or until light golden. Remove from the oven. Reduce oven temperature to 160°C.
Step 4
Whisk eggs and cream together in a large bowl. Season.
Step 5
Arrange the broad beans, spinach, cheese, spring onion, tarragon and mint over the pastry case. Pour over the egg mixture.
Step 6
Bake for 50-55 mins or until golden and the filling is set. Set aside for 10 mins to cool before transferring to a platter. Sprinkle with extra spring onion, tarragon and mint. Serve with salad.
Coronation quiche: What is the origin of this tart?
Quiche has long been a popular and versatile tart, beloved by many as an easy brunch, lunch, afternoon tea delight or weeknight dinner idea. Similarly, quiche is also a popular choice for entertaining guests at picnics, barbecues and every celebration in between. Today it’s joined the ranks as a coronation dish.
Upon King Charles III’s coronation in 2023, alongside Queen Consort Camilla, the new king hand-picked quiche as the official party food. The Royal Family website describes the King Charles quiche recipe as “a deep quiche with a crisp, light pastry case and delicate flavours of spinach, broad beans and fresh tarragon”. Of course, the food experts at the Palace recommend this dish to be eaten either hot or cold and served with boiled potatoes and a green salad.
But why? The decision for this dish aligns with the King’s apparent love for eggs and cheese, and it is a favourite homey comfort food the couple enjoy.
All you need to get started with this recipe for coronation quiche is a flaky homemade pie crust (or pre-made crust), fresh ingredients, and an afternoon booked with loved ones to enjoy together.
If you need further inspiration for other fan favourites – like quiche Lorraine, leftover quiche and crustless quiche – check out our collection of easy pastries recipes.
What is the difference between a quiche and a frittata?
Both of these deliciously versatile dishes are made with eggs and are mixed with an array of ingredients, such as vegetables, meat or seafood. Due to this, they are both easy dishes to mix and match what you put in to achieve the desired taste. However, there are a couple of key differences between the two.
Quiche is a savoury French dish that features a pastry crust and generally mixes cream or milk into the filling before being baked in the oven. That said, quiche can also be made without a crust.
Frittatas, on the other hand, are an Italian dish purely made without a crust. Many consider this an open-faced omelette that is cooked in a skillet on the stovetop before being finished in the oven.
FAQs
Coronation quiche
- Serves8
- Cook time1 hour 15 minutes
- Prep time20 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 free-range eggs
- 300ml thickened cream
- 200g frozen broad beans, thawed, peeled
- 120g baby spinach leaves, chopped
- ¾ cup (90g) grated tasty cheese
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbs chopped tarragon
- 2 tbs chopped mint
- Sliced spring onion, extra, to serve
- Tarragon sprigs, extra, to serve
- Mint leaves, extra, to serve
- Seasonal salad, to serve
Shortcrust pastry
- 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour
- 125g chilled unsalted butter, chopped
- 2 free-range egg yolks
Description
Make your own homemade pastry and add fresh herbs to the egg mixture to bake everyone’s favourite coronation quiche recipe for a tasty delight.
Method
Step 1
To make the shortcrust pastry, place the flour and butter in a food processor. Process until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add egg yolks and process until dough just comes together, adding 1-2 tsp of iced water if necessary. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until smooth. Shape into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 30 mins to rest.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 200°C. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 3mm-thick disc. Line base and side of a 23cm fluted tart tin with removable base with pastry. Use a sharp knife to trim excess. Place in the fridge for 15 mins to chill.
Step 3
Line pastry with baking paper and fill with pastry weights or rice. Place on a baking tray. Bake for 10 mins. Remove paper and weights or rice. Bake for 8-10 mins or until light golden. Remove from the oven. Reduce oven temperature to 160°C.
Step 4
Whisk eggs and cream together in a large bowl. Season.
Step 5
Arrange the broad beans, spinach, cheese, spring onion, tarragon and mint over the pastry case. Pour over the egg mixture.
Step 6
Bake for 50-55 mins or until golden and the filling is set. Set aside for 10 mins to cool before transferring to a platter. Sprinkle with extra spring onion, tarragon and mint. Serve with salad.