Courgette Quiche

Name: Courgette Quiche
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4 small courgettes (finely sliced); 2 garlic cloves (crushed/grated); 5 eggs + 1 more for egg wash; 100 ml whole or semi-skimmed milk; 200 ml double cream; 1 tbsp dijon mustard (optional); 1 large sheet of puff pastry; 30 g Parmesan (grated); 2 tsp mixed herbs (or any dried herb e.g. thyme, oregano, rosemary); Small handful chives (chopped); 2 small yellow & green courgettes; Parmesan (shavings); Olive oil; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper

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Courgette quiche is one of those deceptively simple recipes that always impress. Whether you’re feeding a brunch crowd, prepping for a picnic, or looking to use up seasonal courgettes, this savoury tart is deliciously fresh, light and summery.

A courgette quiche is a classic French-inspired savoury tart made with a buttery pastry shell filled with eggs, cream, sautéed courgettes, and cheese. Unlike heavier meat quiches, it’s wonderfully light and fresh, perfect for summer months or as a vegetarian centrepiece. The easiest part of this recipe is that the tart shell doesn’t require any blind baking. You just roll it out, fill with the courgette and egg mixture, and bake. It’s perfect with a little side salad like how I did with this ribboned courgette salad.

Why you will love this recipe:
Ingredients:
Substitutions and Variations:
Here’s how to make courgette quiche:
Cooking Tips:
Frequently Asked Questions
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Courgette Quiche Recipe

Why you will love this recipe:

A delicious way to use seasonal courgettes.
The courgette quiche can be made ahead and served warm or cold.
It’s easily adaptable to your favourite cheese.
Served with a delicious ribboned courgette salad for some freshness alongside the creamy quiche.

Ingredients:

Full recipe can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, just scroll down!

Puff pastry – using a sheet of pre-rolled puff pastry here makes it so easy to pull together. You can use a block of puff pastry too, and then roll it out yourself.

Double cream – also known as heavy cream. You could use creme fraiche.

Courgettes – smaller courgettes tend to be more tender and have more flavour. Use yellow and green for some colour.

Substitutions and Variations:

Dijon mustard – I love adding a tablespoon of dijon mustard in with the eggs and cream. It adds a nice hum of flavour.

Red onion – you could add a finely sliced red onion with the courgette when frying. It will just take an extra 5-10 minutes for it to soften so start with the onion, then add courgette, then garlic.

Pastry – this also works with shortcrust pastry, either pre-made block or homemade.

Make it meaty – adding chopped up ham, or crispy pancetta or bacon would be a delicious addition to this quiche.

Crustless courgette quiche – skip the pastry entirely and pour the mixture into a greased baking dish – great for gluten-free eaters.

Here’s how to make courgette quiche:

Here’s a step by step guide for what you need to do, but you can find the full recipe at the bottom of the page for detailed instructions.

ONE: Preheat the oven to 180°C fan (200°C conventional / 400°F). Roll out the pastry sheet and place your 23cm tart tin on top. Cut out a circle with knife, leaving a border of an inch/3cm.

pimping puff pastry with cheese and herbs.

TWO: Grate over parmesan and add the mixed herbs. Press into the pastry, flip it over and repeat on the other side.

THREE: Gently press it into a 23cm tart tin. Curl the edges into a crust, folding over to tuck the pastry under.

FOUR: Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the finely sliced courgettes and fry until softened and lightly golden (but not browned). Add the crushed garlic near the end and cook for 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

FIVE: Spread the cooked courgettes evenly over the base. Scatter over the grated parmesan. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and double cream. Season generously with salt and pepper.

SIX: Carefully pour over the egg mixture. Brush the exposed pastry edges with beaten egg. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and just set in the centre. Let it cool slightly before slicing.

SEVEN: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the courgettes lengthways into thin ribbons. Add the courgette ribbons to a bowl with a few parmesan shavings, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss gently with your hands until well coated.

EIGHT: Pile the courgette salad on top of the quiche just before serving for freshness and contrast.

Cooking Tips:

Pimping your puff pastry: I love the little trick of adding parmesan and herbs to the sheet of puff pastry. It’s just an easy shortcut to add flavour to simple shop-bought puff pastry.

How to avoid a watery quiche – cook the courgettes until they have a little colour but are cooked through. This draws out liquid so stop a watery quiche.

Don’t overcook – remove the quiche from the oven when it’s just set. As it cools, it firms up. Overcooked quiche is rubbery and no one wants that.

Serving suggestions – this is optional, but I served the courgette quiche with a shaved courgette salad. It adds great freshness and contrast with the creamy quiche and the crisp salad.

Serve at room temperature – I find this courgette quiche is best served at room temperature. Warm is also good. That’s why this is such a great recipe for entertaining, as it can come out of the oven and wait patiently to be served without worrying about temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use raw courgettes in a quiche?

l wouldn’t. Raw courgettes release too much water, which can make the quiche soggy.

Can I make this gluten-free?

Yes! Use a gluten-free pastry or try the crustless version using the same filling mixture.

can i make this courgette quiche ahead of time?

You can make this courgette quiche the day before. Cool and place in the fridge, covered, overnight. When ready to serve, you can reheat in a 180c oven for 10 minutes until warmed. Otherwise, serve cold! Just remove from the fridge 20-30 mins before serving for it to lose that fridge chill.

what pastry do i need for a courgette quiche?

I have used puff pastry here as I like the airiness and it was a pre-made block from the supermarket. Shortcrust pastry does also work, whether homemade or pre-made.

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I love this quiche for brunch or lunch. As it is served warm or room temp, it’s great for entertaining. You could serve it alongside this strawberry & tomato salad and this potato salad with dill pickles. For pudding, serve this lemon drizzle loaf cake!