This Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche with Chives is incredibly easy to make and full of intense flavor! It’s perfect for Spring and Summer.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Before I left my day job to join this crazy world of food, I used to be quite the international traveler. I can’t lie, I miss it terribly.I’ve told you tales from my trip to Japan and shown you photos. I also spent time in Spain, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Mexico, Bermuda and Iceland. I miss every single one of these places and my heart aches to go back.
Helsingør, Denmark
When I’m not in the kitchen, I am most happy traveling abroad. In another life I am an international jetsetter; constantly living out of a suitcase as I embark from one destination to the next. I sample the foods, try on the clothes, speak the languages and know the best places in town to stay. I have friends in all of these places and sometimes stick around for extended periods of time.
Stockholm & Oslo
I never tire of the beauty I see in other countries. Every day is another adventure full of awestruck wonder and excitement. Just sitting at a cafe and watching people walk by is fascinating.
Iceland, Beautiful Iceland
This is me, in my element. And some day I’ll get back there. To Iceland, to Stockholm, to Denmark and Oslo. To all the countries I’ve yet to see. I haven’t forgotten these places and I hope they haven’t forgotten me. I’m not sure when I’ll be able to travel again but it will happen. It has to. There are so many places to see and life is to short not to see all of them.
This roasted tomato and goat cheese quiche is one of the best I’ve ever made and it was surprisingly easy to prepare. I usually make homemade tart dough but there’s absolutely no shame in using store-bought dough. It gets the job done quickly and on some nights (especially weeknights), quick and easy is all there needs to be.
Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 store bought pie crust, or you can use your favorite recipe
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup half & half
- 1 large egg plus 1 yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup goat cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chives, chopped finely
Instructions
- Preheat to oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Roll the pie dough into a 9-inch fluted tart pan, preferably with a removable bottom. A standard 9-inch pie dish will also work. Use a fork to prick numerous holes in the bottom of the dough and up the sides. Bake the dough for 10-15 minutes, keeping an eye on it to make sure the bottom doesn't puff up with air (if it does, carefully use a fork to press it back down). The dough does not need to be completely baked through but the bottom should feel solid. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil together. Place the tomatoes cut side up on the baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook the tomatoes for 30 minutes.
- Reduce the oven to 375 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the half and half, egg, yolk, salt and pepper.
- Crumble about 1/4 cup of the goat cheese evenly along the bottom of the cooked tart shell. Layer the tomatoes on top. Pour the custard on top and then sprinkle the chives and remaining goat cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the custard has set. It's fine if it's still a bit jiggly in the center when you remove it from the oven.
- Allow to cool almost completely before serving.
Notes
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Nutrition
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Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Absolutely love the roasted tomatoes here!
Amy says
I’m so glad you went with the goat cheese! This makes me weep. Want. Badly. And p.s. you’re pretty :D
Jess says
Now that I love overseas I travel all the time, and I never take it for granted for a moment. Such amazing things come from experiencing new cultures and places AND foods. I love the goat cheese, tomato combination – heavenly.
ashley - baker by nature says
I’ve always been a little travel bug, and this post has me itching to spread my wings very soon. And this quiche! So gorgeous, Jen!
Anne says
You had me at Goat Cheese! This looks so good!
Nami says
Wow this looks really delicious – I love roasted tomatoes. Do you have a favorite brand of pie crust you would like to recommend, or is it about the same? So jealous you got to travel some beautiful and cool places. I should have done it before I have kids… xD
Kathryn says
Love seeing pictures of your travels, they make me want to go and get on a plane right this moment. And this quiche pretty much has my favourite flavours in, definitely making it soon!
Marie says
Roasted tomatoes and goat cheese…perfection! I love traveling abroad too! I spent my junior year of college in Austria, and I would love to go back. But my husband and I are going to Paris in July (he used to work there, but I’ve never been!) and I can’t wait for that!!
Joanne says
I really hope that someday I get to travel more so that I can see all those places you mentioned and many more!!
This quiche sounds so delicious. Love the roasted tomatoes!!
Tracey says
I love to travel too, and I can’t wait to visit some of the places you’ve already been. You have to get to Norway when you have a chance – stunning country! Love the roasted tomatoes in your quiche, they’re my favorite :)
Jennifer says
Beautiful post and pictures. I love to cook and travel too, but some how I married a man that doesn’t like to travel and whines and cries if I go without him. You can’t win with him. The quiche is wonderful, my favorite combination of flavors! Just perfect!
Liz says
This is my kind of quiche!! Love the goat cheese!! Would you believe I’ve never made quiche??
Gerry says
Nice looking quiche, what would we do if goats were extinct? I shudder to think :)
Joanne says
We love to travel too! I think traveling really helps people grow =) This quiche looks absolutely incredible by the way, and the picture, wow! Thanks for linking to me too!
Stephanie says
Ugh, I’ve got the travel bug BAD this year… but we’re saving up so that maybe next year we can travel abroad. I can’t wait! In the meantime, I’ll be devouring slice after slice of this delicious-looking quiche!