Description
Roasted Pumpkin Quiche with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola is a savory, autumn-inspired tart featuring roasted pumpkin, sweet onions, and bold gorgonzola in a creamy egg custard. It’s perfect for brunch, lunch, or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/4 tsp salt
3–4 tbsp ice water
2 cups fresh pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp butter
3 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes until soft and golden.
- In a pan over low heat, melt butter and cook onions for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized.
- Prepare the crust: in a bowl or food processor, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water a tablespoon at a time until dough holds together. Roll out and press into a 9-inch tart or pie pan. Prick bottom and blind-bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes. Cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Layer roasted pumpkin, caramelized onions, and gorgonzola in the crust.
- Pour egg mixture over filling and sprinkle with herbs if using.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes, or until center is set and top is golden.
- Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use butternut squash as an alternative to pumpkin.
Blind-baking the crust prevents sogginess.
Add bacon, pancetta, or nuts for variation.
Make crustless for a gluten-free version.
Quiche can be served warm, room temp, or cold.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg