Christmas Cheese and Onion Quiche (UK)
A festive Christmas cheese and onion quiche with a buttery homemade pastry, golden caramelised onions and a rich egg and double cream custard. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the shortcrust pastry in seconds and blends the filling into a silky consistency, making this vegetarian centrepiece easy to prepare while you enjoy the celebrations.
About this recipe
Christmas Cheese and Onion Quiche Thermomix TM7 style brings a classic British bake straight to your festive table. If you have been searching for easy vegetarian Christmas recipes or a reliable all-in-one kitchen machine method for quiche, this is the one to try. The TM7 kneads plain flour and cold unsalted butter into a shortcrust pastry that clings together perfectly, so there is no overworked, tough dough to worry about. While the pastry chills, the machine prepares the filling: onions, double cream and eggs become a smooth, golden custard ready to pour over generous cheese. Served warm from the oven or cold on a Christmas buffet, this quiche delivers a creamy interior with a crisp, buttery base. It is an ideal make-ahead main course for vegetarian guests, a stress-free Boxing Day lunch, and a recipe you will return to every December because the TM7 handles the pastry and filling with consistent, restaurant-quality results.
Preparation tips
- Prick the chilled pastry base well with a fork before baking to stop it puffing up, and line it with baking beans for an evenly crisp bottom that carries the rich cheese and cream custard.
- Grate the cheese on the coarse side so it stays in distinct melty pockets throughout the custard, and let the onion mixture cool slightly before adding the eggs to avoid curdling.
- This quiche keeps well covered in the fridge for up to two days and tastes excellent cold, making it a smart make-ahead option for Christmas buffets or Boxing Day lunches with leftover cheese.
Recipe variations
- Make it gluten-free by replacing the plain flour with a gluten-free pastry blend and adding an egg yolk to help the dough bind; the cheese, onion and cream filling stays naturally gluten-free.
- For a festive twist, add crispy fried pancetta or smoky bacon lardons to the onion mixture, or stir in fresh thyme and a handful of caramelised leeks for a more elegant Christmas flavour.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Kneading plain flour and cold butter in the mixing bowl gives you a tender shortcrust pastry without overworking it. [Multi-Function]
- Weigh the double cream and cheese directly into the bowl for accurate proportions and a perfectly balanced custard every time. [Time Savings]
- Chopping the onions finely in seconds means no tears and even pieces that caramelise consistently across the whole quiche. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the onion mixture with precise temperature control softens them gently without any risk of burning the butter. [Precision Control]
- Mixing the eggs and cream into a silky, lump-free filling takes mere moments before you pour it over the cheese. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- plain flour
- unsalted butter
- water
- fine sea salt
- onions
- olive oil
- cheese
- double cream
- medium eggs
- fine sea salt