Smoked Salmon and Leek Quiche
This smoked salmon and leek quiche combines silky smoked salmon, gently softened leeks and nutty Gruyère in a buttery homemade pastry. The Thermomix handles every stage, from weighing flour for the crust to blending a velvety egg custard filling. Ideal for brunch, lunch or a light dinner, it delivers French-inspired elegance with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Smoked salmon and leek quiche is a classic French-inspired bake, and the Thermomix TM7 makes it surprisingly straightforward from scratch. Searching for a quiche recipe Thermomix fans rave about usually leads to this combination: hot-smoked salmon folded into a soft, sweet leek base, Gruyère adding its nutty depth, and a buttery shortcrust holding everything together. The all-in-one kitchen machine weighs the flour and butter straight into the bowl, mixes the pastry without overworking it, and blends the egg-and-cream custard until silky so no curds or streaks remain. The leeks soften evenly, releasing their gentle sweetness, which balances the saltiness of the fish beautifully. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a weekend brunch, a light weeknight dinner with a green salad, or as part of a festive buffet. Leftover slices reheat well, making it a reliable make-ahead option for busy households.
Preparation tips
- Chill the shortcrust pastry in the fridge before rolling it out: cold butter in the dough is the secret to a crisp, flaky base that won't turn soggy under the salmon and custard filling.
- Slice the leeks finely and rinse them thoroughly between the layers, as grit often hides there; clean leeks soften evenly and give the quiche its lovely sweet, tender base.
- When arranging the smoked salmon and Gruyère in the pastry case, distribute them evenly before pouring the custard over, so every slice gets a balanced bite of fish, leek and cheese.
Recipe variations
- For a vegetarian version, replace the smoked salmon with thin ribbons of courgette sautéed with the leeks, and add an extra handful of Gruyère plus a few chopped chives for a fresh onion note.
- A festive variation uses flaked hot-smoked trout instead of salmon and a pinch of nutmeg in the custard; top with dill fronds and serve with lemon-dressed rocket for an elegant Christmas brunch.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing flour and butter straight into the mixing bowl means the pastry ratio is exact every time
- The TM7 kneads the shortcrust with cold butter in seconds, keeping the base crisp and flaky
- Gentle steaming in the Varoma softens the leeks evenly so they turn sweet and silky without browning
- Precise heating cooks the cream and egg custard without curdling, giving the quiche a velvety finish
- Grating a block of Gruyère in seconds gives freshly grated cheese that melts evenly through the filling
Ingredients
- Gruyère cheese
- plain flour
- unsalted butter
- water
- fine sea salt
- unsalted butter
- plain flour
- milk
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper