Mary Berry Courgette Quiche Recipe

This Mary Berry courgette quiche is a light, savoury bake with a crisp pastry base and a soft, creamy filling gently flavoured with fresh courgettes and cheese. The texture is tender and custardy, with just enough richness to make it feel special without being heavy. It is an easy, reliable recipe that suits confident beginners and experienced home bakers alike. From start to finish, it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Pastry

• 175g plain flour
• 100g cold butter, diced
• 1 egg yolk
• 2–3 tbsp cold water

For the Filling

• 2 medium courgettes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 large eggs
• 300ml double cream
• 100g mature Cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How to Make Mary Berry Courgette Quiche

• Prepare the Oven and Tin: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Lightly grease a 23cm loose-bottomed fluted tart tin.
• Make the Pastry: Put the flour and butter into a bowl and rub together with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the egg yolk and enough cold water to bring it together into a soft dough. Wrap and chill for 15 minutes.
• Blind Bake the Pastry: Roll out the pastry and line the prepared tin. Prick the base with a fork, line with baking parchment, and fill with baking beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 5 minutes until pale golden.
• Prepare the Filling: Grate the courgettes and gently squeeze out excess moisture using clean hands or a tea towel. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and lightly cook the courgettes for 2–3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Assemble and Bake: Whisk the eggs and cream together in a jug and season well. Spread the courgettes over the pastry base, sprinkle over the Cheddar, then pour over the egg mixture. Finish with Parmesan on top. Bake for 30–35 minutes until just set and lightly golden.
• Cool Before Serving: Allow the quiche to rest for 10 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips for the Best Courgette Quiche

How do I stop the quiche from being watery?

Courgettes hold a lot of moisture. Always squeeze them well after grating and lightly cook them before adding to the filling.

Can I use ready-made pastry?

Yes, good-quality shortcrust pastry works well if you are short on time. Blind bake it exactly the same way.

How do I know when the quiche is cooked?

The centre should feel just set with a gentle wobble. Overbaking will make the filling dry.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a crisp green salad
• Pair with buttered new potatoes
• Add a spoon of chutney on the side

Storage

Room Temperature

Keep for up to 6 hours, well covered, if serving the same day.

Refrigerator

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Freezing

Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat gently.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Protein: 13g
• Fat: 30g
• Saturated Fat: 17g
• Sodium: 420mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

FAQs

Can I make this quiche ahead of time?

Yes, it is ideal for making a day in advance and tastes even better once the flavours settle.

What cheese works best in courgette quiche?

Mature Cheddar gives good flavour, but Gruyère or a mild goat’s cheese also work well.

Can I add herbs?

A little chopped thyme or basil pairs beautifully with courgettes.

Is this quiche suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, as long as you use vegetarian-friendly cheese.

Mary Berry Courgette Quiche Recipe

Recipe by Milli RoseCourse: Lunch, MainCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

A light and creamy Mary Berry courgette quiche with a crisp pastry base and gently cooked courgettes.

Ingredients

• Plain flour

• Butter

• Egg yolk

• Courgettes

• Eggs

• Double cream

• Cheddar cheese

Directions

• Preheat oven and prepare tart tin.
• Make and chill pastry.
• Blind bake pastry case.
• Prepare courgettes and filling.
• Assemble quiche and bake until set.

Notes

• Squeeze moisture from courgettes for best texture.
• Serve warm or cold.