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Quiche Florentine is a classic spinach quiche recipe that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a light dinner, lunch or brunch. Made with eggs, cream, fresh spinach, herbs and gruyere cheese baked in a flakey pie crust for a savory meal, simple meal any day of the week.
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Quiche Florentine
Whether you’re looking for an easy brunch recipe or a light lunch, a classic quiche is definitely the way to go. I like to keep things flavor packed, yet simple when I make a quiche…especially when I’m entertaining. This easy Quiche Florentine is all of the above.
Simple, classic Spinach Quiche comes together so quickly and then bakes into a custardy dream speckled with sharp cheese. It’s the perfect light meal to serve alongside a crisp, fresh salad just about any day of the week. And the fact that I can make it in advance, then reheat right before serving, makes it a big win when planning a small gathering of friends.
This easy Quiche Florentine, or Spinach Quiche, is made of a simple egg custard with shredded gruyere cheese and fresh spinach folded in. It’s baked in a light, flakey pie crust that’s just as simple to prepare but you can use a refrigerated pie crust with excellent results.
How to Make Quiche Florentine
- Bake the crust. Blind bake the crust by pressing it into a pie plate and baking for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling. Whisk together the egg, half and half, salt and pepper.
- Assemble the quiche. Top the crust with cheese and spinach. Pour the egg mixture into the top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake. Transfer the quiche to the oven and a bake until golden brown.
Ingredients You Will Need
Because Quiche Florentine is made with simple ingredients, be sure to use the freshest ingredients you can find. You can make this recipe with frozen, thawed spinach but I really like to use fresh baby spinach the best.
- Eggs – I like to use large eggs and since measurements are pretty precise here, I highly recommend sticking with large eggs.
- Cream – You can use heavy cream for a richer texture but I, actually, prefer to use half and half to keep calories in check.
- Cheese – Freshly grated gruyere is called for in this recipe for a sharper flavor with great meltability. You can skip the cheese or use cheddar instead, if you prefer.
- Spinach – Fresh baby spinach is my favorite. It’s lighter and blends so well with the custard. You can also use frozen, thawed and well drained spinach.
- Seasonings – I like to add a sprinkle of Italian seasoning on occasion but you can season well with salt and pepper to keep things simple.
- Pie Crust – My go-to is a buttery homemade pie crust recipe but a refrigerated crust works well in a pinch. You can also use a Shortcrust Pastry, too.
What is Quiche Florentine
A quiche is a French tart made of a savory egg custard filling that can contain any number of ingredients blended in like cheese, caramelized onions or vegetables like asparagus.
Quiche Florentine is made with spinach and in this recipe, cheese. Florentine, pronounced “FLOR-en-teen”, simply means to prepare in the style of the Italian region of Florence. This just means it’s made with spinach. So, in a nutshell, anything made Florentine Style will be made with spinach as in the case of this Chicken Florentine. Easy to remember, right?
How To Freeze It
You can certainly freeze your Quiche Florentine for an easy dinner when days get busy. Simply follow all the instructions and bake your quiche completely.
Allow the quiche to cool to room temperature and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Wrap again in foil before transferring to the freezer.
You can freeze your quiche for up to 3 months safely.
How To Reheat Quiche
To reheat your quiche, unwrap and place on a baking sheet.
Bake the frozen quiche at 350˚F for 45 minutes to 1 hour until heated through.
What To Serve It With
We like to keep things light when serving quiche so a light salad with apple cider vinaigrette or a side of baked asparagus always seems to keep us satisfied.
If you’re serving your Quiche Florentine for brunch, it’s fantastic alongside a bowl of this bright, fresh fruit salad.
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Quiche Florentine Recipe
Equipment
- pie plate
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup shredded gruyere
- 1 cup baby spinach, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Roll out the crust and gently press into a pie plate of 9 inch spring form pan. Weigh down the center with pie weights or line with parchment and fill with dry beans.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove the pie weight or beans. Cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Top the crust with 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese and arrange the spinach in an even layer.
- Pour the egg mixture into the crust and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the quiche is golden brown and puffed.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
It was a great recipe, definitely a hit, but the egg mixture was definitely in need of more salt! Next time I’ll cook a bit of it first to taste for salt.
I do tend to write recipes on the lighter salt side for those that may have issues with hypertension or be salt sensitive. This was due to reader feedback. I like things a bit saltier, myself, so definitely add about 1/8 tablespoon more if you like things well seasoned.
If I wanted to use a pre-made pie crust, would it be puff pastry?
No, it’s a refrigerated pie crust. Usually with the canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls.
Absolutely delicious!!!!
Thank you!
I made this for Christmas breakfast. It was a hit! I subbed Cabot Vermont Sharp white cheddar, (a naturally lactose-free cheese), & added a pinch of nutmeg. Yummy!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you tried it. Happy New Year!
This recipe is perfect. I would not change a thing. Thank you!
You’re welcome! Thank you for your comment!
LOVE this quiche florentine recipe for breakfast! 🙂 So easy to make and delicious.
Thank you so much!
This quiche is so delicious! Perfect weekend brunch idea!
I love eggs, quiches, and spinach. This dish is perfect!!
Can I cook in raw shell
For best results, blind bake the crust for 10 minutes before filling it.
This is exactly what I’m in the mood for. I absolutely love quiche and this looks so good!
Thank you! It’s so easy to make, too!