Basic Quiche Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (120 grams) almond flour (ground from whole, blanched almonds)
• 0.66 cup (80 grams) whole macadamia nuts, dry roasted with salt and finely ground in a blender after measuring
• ¼ cup (60 grams) plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large raw egg whites (60 grams)
• ½ teaspoon salt

• 6 large eggs (300 grams)
• 1 cup or 1 cup 36% heavy cream (240 grams)
• ½ cup (56 grams) shredded gruyère or mild cheddar cheese
• Salt to taste

1. .Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch glass pie dish.
To make the crust
2. Mix all ingredients together very well. The dough will be very sticky and should hold together when pressed into a ball. Press the dough into the dish working from the center out toward the edges. If the dough is too sticky, place the entire dish, including the dough, into the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes. Use wet fingers to press the dough into an even layer all the way to the edges of the pie dish. Pierce holes in the bottom of the crust with a fork. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside and allow to cool.
To make the filling
3. In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, eggs, and grated cheese. Stir very well to completely combine. Season with salt.
4. Pour the egg mixture into the cooked and cooled pie shell. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature before serving.