Saturday, September 27, 2008

Spinach and Cheese Tart

This quiche is sooo good -- but deadly. We had it at Julie's baby shower today. :) mmmmmmmm. Happy baby baby baby boy Juls!

Spinach and Cheese Tart

9" pie crust

Custard:
2 c. heavy cream
5 eggs
1/2 c. parmesan cheese, grated (i threw in a bit of parmisiano reggiano too)
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. tabasco sauce (just used hot pepper sauce)
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Filling:
3 cups fresh spinach (or 1pkg frozen spinach thawed)
6 oz gruyere cheese, grated
2 T. chopped fresh basil
1 T. chopped fresh oregano

Combine custard ingredients, mixing well.

Combine filling ingredient and place in bottom of pie shell. Gently pour in custard.

Bake @ 300 for 40-50 min. (usually longer)

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