Cheesy Artichokes and Goat Cheese Quiche – Simple Easy Entertaining
This cheesy artichoke and Goat Cheese Quiche has a creamy souffle-like filling made with three types of cheese including goat cheese with a bit of artichoke. Made with fresh or frozen artichokes this classic can be enjoyed whole year round and is always a great party pleaser.
Artichokes Goat Cheese Quiche
Fresh artichokes
I usually never clean artichokes myself. I kinda don’t like getting my hands all messy and icky. Not to mention such a big vegetable and yet you get a small little heart in there. Furthermore, they are so seasonal. Though I’m not a big fan of canned foods, I do love to simplify my work. Hence, I always end up using canned or frozen artichokes which of course is so easy compared to fresh.
Recently, my father in law got me a bag of six artichokes and said that since they are in season and you are a pro cook I thought you might like it. So, I had no choice but to get on the wagon of cleaning and preparing those fresh artichokes. As a result, I ended up using fresh artichokes in this recipe today.
Artichokes Goat Cheese Quiche
Fresh vs canned artichokes
I think these were the best artichokes I ever had!! It was the real deal! Nothing is better than fresh. We all know that. And yet, fresh artichokes rather than canned artichokes – wow!
I have always made this recipe of artichokes and goat cheese quiche with frozen artichokes but trust me the fresh artichokes in this one made a huge difference.
Artichoke Goat Cheese Quiche
It’s all about availability
I know; I know; not all of us are lucky to get fresh produce of everything. Especially seasonal fruits and veggies so we have to use canned or frozen. But trust me if you ever do have to pick between fresh instead of canned just for a little extra work. I’d vote for the fresh artichokes anytime.
Prepare fresh artichokes
Fresh artichokes can be a bit time consuming but very easy to prepare. Here’s how.
- Trim the stems, cut off the exterior leaves
- Cut off the top 1/2 inch of the artichoke top
- Steam for about 40 to 45 minutes or until the outer leaves can be easily pulled out
- Remove the remaining leaves and discard the choke until you have reached the hearts.
- Trim the outer tough green form the stems.
- For this recipe, we only use the hearts and the soft stems.
Artichoke Goat Cheese Quiche
Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes
- Goat Cheese – It’s an acquired taste – I know. But you do get many versions of this. Some really intense and some light. Find one that you can handle. I have even used a low-fat goat cream cheese once – was mild in flavor but still delicious.
- Artichokes – I’m using fresh today but I have made it with frozen as well as canned. All work just as well.
- Parmesan – add a nice nutty flavor but you can omit or substitute with any other similar cheese.
- Mozzarella – goats cheese just melts like creamy, the Mozzarella adds that cheesy melting texture to it.
Cheesy Artichoke Goat Cheese Quiche
Recipe – Artichokes and Goat Cheese Quiche
Tools
If you like goat cheese or artichokes… you must try this.
Cheesy Artichoke Goat Cheese Quiche
Ingredients
Single Pie Crust
- All-purpose flour – 180 grams
- Butter very cold – 120 grams (1/2 stick or 1/2 cup / 4 oz )
- Salt – 3 grams (1/2 tsp)
- Chilled water/ice water – 50 to 60 ml
- Sugar – 1 tbsp (optional)
Cheesy Artichoke Goat Cheese Quiche
Artichokes for filling
- Artichokes chopped – 2 cups – (or 1 can artichokes hearts)
- Onion – 1/2 small – chopped
- Garlic – 1 small – chopped
- Herbs – 1/4 cup chopped (parsley or cilantro)
Cheese for Filling
- Goat cheese – 200 grams (7 oz)
- Parmesan grated – 2 tbsp
- Mozzarella grated – 30 grams (1/4 cup)
- Fresh cream or milk – 1/4 cup (120 ml)
- 3 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Make the Pie Crust / Pastry
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- Cut butter into cubes and keep chilled.
- Place the flour and salt in a bowl.
- Add butter to the flour and cut with a pastry blender, a fork or your hands until you have a coarse breadcrumb consistency.
- Add a few tablespoons of water until you can make a dough
- Gather the pastry into a disc and chill in the fridge.
- Once chilled roll into a sheet on a lightly dusted work top.
- Drape over a rolling pin and place over a 9″ pie pan – trim off excess.
- Prick the base with the tines of a fork and let chill in the fridge while you preheat the oven.
- Preheat the oven at 190 C / 380 F – pre-bake the quiche shell for 10 minutes or until the pastry is lightly colored.
Saute artichokes
- Saute the onions, garlic, and artichokes for a few minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Set aside – keep warm
Prepare eggs mixture
- In a bowl mix eggs, milk, cream.
- Use a whisk to blend it well.
Assemble the quiche
- Once your pie shell is pre-baked start laying the rest of the ingredients.
- Spread the Artichokes mixture evenly in the pie base
- Crumble the goat cheese all over
- Sprinkle some herbs – parsley or cilantro.
- Pour the egg mixture all over
- sprinkle with the parmesan and mozzarella cheese
- Season with salt and pepper
Bake the quiche
- Reduce oven to 180 C/ 360 F and continue to bake the quiche for another 20 to 25 minutes until the top is lightly colored and the mixture looks sets. There should be a slight wiggle in the center. It will continue to set as it cools.
- This one was eaten fresh without any resting time so you can see the center is still quite moist. We do like it like this but you may want to let it rest a few minutes before you serve.
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Cheesy Artichokes Goat Cheese Quiche
Recipe Card – Artichokes Goat Cheese Quiche
Cheesy Artichokes Goat Cheese Quiche Recipe
This cheesy artichoke and Goat Cheese Quiche has a creamy souffle-like filling made with three types of cheese including goats cheese with a bit of artichoke. Made with fresh or frozen artichokes this classic can be enjoyed whole year round and is always a great party pleaser.
Ingredients - Choose (Metric or US Customary) below
- 1 Pie crust single
- 180 grams All purpose flour
- 120 grams Butter
- 1/2 grams Salt
- 50 ml Chilled water / Ice water
- 1 tbsp Sugar optional
Artichokes for filling
- 2 cups Artichokes chopped or 1 can artichokes hearts
- 1/2 small Onion chopped
- 1 clove Garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup Herbs parsley or cilantro
Cheese for Filling
- 200 grams Goat cheese
- 2 tbsp Parmesan grated
- 30 grams Mozzarella 1/4 cup grated
- 1/4 cup Fresh cream or milk 120 ml
- 3 Eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the Pie Crust / Pastry
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Cut butter into cubes and keep chilled.
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Place the flour and salt in a bowl.
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Add butter to the flour and cut with a pastry blender, a fork or your hands until you have a coarse breadcrumb consistency.
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Add a few tablespoons of water until you can make a dough.
-
Gather the pastry into a disc and chill in the fridge.
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Once chilled roll into a sheet on a lightly dusted work top.
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Drape over a rolling pin and place over a 9" Pie pan - trim off excess.
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Prick the base with the tines of a fork and let chill in the fridge while you preheat the oven.
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Preheat the oven at 190 C / 380 F - prebake the quiche shell for 10 minutes or until the pastry is lightly colored.
Saute artichokes
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Saute the onions, garlic, and artichokes for a few minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Set aside - keep warm.
Prepare eggs mixture
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In a bowl mix eggs, milk, cream.
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Use a whisk to blend it well.
Assemble the quiche
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Once your pie shell is prebaked start laying the rest of the ingredients.
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Spread the Artichokes mixture evenly in the pie base.
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Crumble the goat cheese all over.
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Sprinkle some herbs - parsley or cilantro.
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Pour the egg mixture all over.
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Sprinkle with the parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
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Season with salt and pepper.
Bake the quiche
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Reduce oven to 180 C/ 360 F and continue to bake the quiche for another 20 to 25 minutes until the top is a light color and the mixture looks sets.
There should be a slight wiggle in the center. It will continue to set as it cools.
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This one was eaten fresh without any resting time so you can see the center is still quite moist. We do like it like this but you may want to let it rest a few minutes before you serve.
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Couldn’t agree more with you. I always choose fresh over packaged most of the times. Yastes so much better and the quality is also heaps better
Definitely Anvita.. There is no comparing homemade
Coudln’t agree more with you. Fresh over packaged is always better. Tastes so much more better.
Yup.. Fresh is Fresh lol
I have never cooked artichokes before. Cheesy quiche cant go wrong. this looks delicious with goat cheese. I should buy artichokes and try this
Thanks Vidya. You will love it.
If it’s one dish I simply can’t pass up is one with goat cheese, eggs, seasonings, all in a flaky crust. Your quiche looks marvelous. It would be a standout for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. I’m pinning the recipe to make — thank you for sharing the tips.
I know what you mean Marisa.. I love goats cheese myself. Thanks so much. Glad you like it.
I was going to make a ham and cheese quiche for Mother’s Day today, but I thought I’d wait and something new. Can’t wait to try this one out!
Thank you so much Jessica. So happy to hear that. Happy Mothers Day to you !
My husband loves quiche and gets so happy when I make him one. He loves artichokes so I’m guessing he’d enjoy this quiche.
I bet he will love it. Let me know how it was if you try it. Thanks
I love quiche! I’ve never tried a cheesy artichoke one before, though. Sounds delicious!
Oh it’s lovely Christine – you will love it.
I haven’t really cooked artichokes, l’m quite embarassed to admit it, but this dip looks too good not to give it a try. Not looking forward to the cleaning bit. so it will havd to be canned.
OH nothing to be embarrassed about that Daniel – If only I’d be able to tell you the things I’ve still to venture into.. I hope you try this thought. It’s delish.
These ultimate cheesy goodness, I need to try goat cheese in quiche I have tried only in salad. I wish I am your neighbor .
Oh Swati If I was your neighbor I’d be for lunch at your place more often lol. I miss Indian food..!! And you create the most amazing Indian dishes. I’d love to treat you to a good Quiche ha.>!
As much as I love artichokes, I don’t look forward to cleaning them. I can get lazy and resort to canned ones at times, but these are some great tips on working with fresh artichokes. I might use your substitution suggestion and use mozzarella instead of goat cheese as I still haven’t gotten a taste for goat cheese.
Thanks Sandhya. I know. Goat cheese is an acquired taste, so other creamy cheese might work just as well.
Quiche is such a great option for any meal, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Your looks pretty good and all that cheese really is fantastic =)
Thanks Adriana
I like artichoke. This must be best party pleasure. Last time I tried with vegan cheese. It came very good. But your pic looks better than me:)
Thank you Uma.. I’m sure yous tasted delicious…!
Great post! Goat cheese is an acquired taste (I haven’t acquired it yet.) You have demystified fresh artichokes for me. There are so many great tips and explanations here that even a novice can make a delicious quiche.
Aww thank you so much Amanda. Yes it is an acquired tasted.
I love a good quiche and regularly make them for brunch, or for keeping in the fridge for a quick weekday lunch or light dinner. This looks yummy!
Thanks Kylee. I think you will love this one
I love goat cheese so I can imagine how my taste buds would be so delighted with each bite of this yummy quiche!! Looks so good!
Thanks Abigail. I know what you mean. I love goats cheese too. Just the thought of it can make me crave lol
I happen to LOVE artichokes and goat cheese together. I use this combination all the time. This is my kind of dinner….do I really have to share??
Aww thank you Gloria..!
Oh yumm,all that cheesy goodness!! Delicious!
Thank you !
a delicious take on a quiche
Thank you !
Haha! I totally agree about artichokes – they are too much work! I love them, though, and I am totally okay buying ones that have been prepared for me. This with the goat cheese?! My favorite!
Thanks Sarah – my favorite too.
Looks like a delicious quiche! I love the tips you included here for preparing fresh artichokes – so helpful!
Thank you so much Marylnn
This looks ultra delicious! I love this recipe. : )
Thank you so much Dan! So glad to hear that.
One of the best Quiche recipes I’ve ever come across
yumm…