Authentic Historical Quiche with Herbed Cream Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

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A refined French quiche inspired by the historical craftsmanship of Martin guitars, featuring a velvety cream cheese filling and precise baking techniques. This French-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs puff pastry, cream cheese, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 French cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 sheet (12 oz) puff pastry
8 oz (225g), softened cream cheese
4 large eggs
1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
2 tbsp, finely chopped chives
1/4 cup (30g), finely chopped leeks
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the puff pastry on a fluted tart pan, trimming edges and cutting slits in the top for venting.
Step 2: In a bowl, beat 4 large eggs with 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper until well combined.
Step 3: Fold in 8 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp chopped chives, and 1/4 cup leeks. Mix until smooth.
Step 4: Pour the filling into the prepared pastry shell. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is set. Let cool slightly before slicing.