Ham Pineapple Quiche
From: Margot, Loretteville, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 6
  • 1 [9-inch / 23-cm] unbaked pie shell
  • 2 ounces [60 g] grated Swiss cheese
  • 2 ounces [60 g] ham, cut into small strips
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] diced canned pineapple
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] milk
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon [15 g] butter or margarine
  • 2 eggs
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] pale Rum
  • 1/4 red pepper, cut into small strips
  • Preheat oven to 350°F [180°C].
  • Prick pie shell with a fork; bake into preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Arrange grated Swiss cheese, ham strips and pineapple dices into crust.
  • Into a saucepan, heat together milk, cream and butter or margarine, until melted.
  • Into a bowl, beat eggs; pour into hot mixture, whipping.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Beat in Rum.
  • Pour mixture into crust.
  • Decorate with red pepper strips.
  • Bake into preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes, until firm and golden brown.