Five-cheese Quiche with No Added Sugar Fig Jam
This five-cheese quiche with no added sugar fig jam is a savoury main course made with Cheddar, Gruyère, Parmesan, fresh and dried figs and chia seeds. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the gluten-free pastry, simmers the fig jam and mixes the cheese filling, delivering a crisp base and silky filling with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Five-cheese quiche with no added sugar fig jam is a showstopping Thermomix TM7 recipe that turns a handful of cheeses and figs into an elegant savoury main course. Searching for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive vegetarian centrepiece? This all-in-one kitchen machine handles every step: kneading the gluten-free flour and butter into a supple pastry, simmering dried figs, water and chia seeds into a thick jam without refined sugar, and blending eggs with Cheddar, Gruyère and Parmesan into a silky custard. The contrast between the crisp, buttery base and the melting cheese filling, lifted by sweet bursts of fresh fig, makes this quiche memorable. Serve it warm with a green salad for Sunday lunch, or cold in slices for a lunchbox or picnic. It is the kind of recipe where the TM7 guided cooking removes all guesswork from pastry and custard alike.
Preparation tips
- Chill the gluten-free pastry wrapped in cling film before rolling, as the butter firms up and prevents the base from shrinking or cracking during blind baking.
- Slice the fresh figs just before arranging them on the filling so they keep their colour, and reserve a few spoonfuls of the chia fig jam to serve alongside each quiche slice.
- For a milder family version, swap half of the mature Cheddar for a mild cheese and add a grating of nutmeg to the egg custard; leftovers keep well covered in the fridge for two days.
Recipe variations
- Make it lactose-light by replacing the butter in the pastry with a plant-based alternative and choosing lactose-free cheese blends, keeping the same fig and chia jam for sweetness.
- For an autumn variation, replace the fresh figs with thin pear slices and add a pinch of cinnamon to the no added sugar jam, creating a festive quiche perfect for the holiday table.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the gluten free flour and butter directly in the mixing bowl so the pastry ratios are exact every time. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 kneads the gluten free dough into a smooth ball in minutes, giving a supple base that rolls out without cracking. [Time Savings]
- Grating the Parmesan in seconds produces fine, even shreds that melt seamlessly through the egg custard. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix gently heats the dried figs, water and chia seeds into a thick jam without stirring or catching on the bottom. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the eggs with the three cheeses at a controlled speed yields a velvety, lump-free quiche filling ready to pour. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- dried figs
- fresh figs
- water
- chia seeds
- Cheddar cheese
- gluten-free plain white flour
- unsalted butter
- water
- fine sea salt
- Gruyère cheese