French · medium · 60 min · serves 8
How to make quiche vegan
Short answer
Replace eggs, cream, butter pastry, cheese with silken tofu + chickpea flour, cashew cream, vegan block butter shortcrust. The method is unchanged and takes about 60 minutes for 8 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Eggs
- Cream
- Butter pastry
- Cheese
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs | Silken tofu + chickpea flour | Blend with kala namak |
| Cream | Cashew cream | Keeps it rich |
| Pastry | Vegan block butter shortcrust | Blind bake |
Method
- 1Blind-bake a vegan shortcrust case for 15 minutes.
- 2Blend silken tofu, chickpea flour, cashew cream, mustard, nutmeg and kala namak.
- 3Fold in sautéed onion, leek or spinach — squeeze out all moisture.
- 4Pour into the case and bake 40 minutes at 175°C until set at the centre.
- 5Cool 20 minutes before slicing.
The one thing people get wrong
Squeeze every drop of water out of the vegetables; wet filling never sets.
Frequently asked questions
- Can quiche be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace eggs, cream, butter pastry, cheese with silken tofu + chickpea flour, cashew cream, vegan block butter shortcrust. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 60 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing quiche?
- Squeeze every drop of water out of the vegetables; wet filling never sets.
- How long does vegan quiche take?
- About 60 minutes for 8 servings — a medium recipe.
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