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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Jennie says
This tart looks amazing, and your photos make me want to dig right in. As soon as I graduate, away I go. I can’t wait!
Tracy says
I love your pictures!!!. this looks divine!
Anna says
My Hubby and I used to travel quite a bit too. There is so many beautiful places we would still like to go to! Love your pictures, Jen! I love roasted tomatoes! This quiche sounds amazing with goat cheese!
Rosie says
Your quiche looks and sounds absolutely lovely. I’m very envious of your former international traveler lifestyle! There are so many places I would still love to go to, I don’t think I could pick just one.
jackie says
I’m right there with you. I used to travel all the time, and once I decided to get pregnant, I knew that was over. It was the hardest part of the decision to have a baby. I miss it so much, I have the soul of a wandering gypsy. Some day, I’ll get back out there.
And your photos are so gorgeous! Love them so much (and thanks for the link!)
Maureen says
That quiche is gorgeous. I love goats cheese with anything.
I haven’t traveled for a while but I’m itching to get back to Cuba.
Becca says
This is absolutely gorgeous! It came out looking PERFECT! I love how creamy it is inside :) plus roasted tomatoes and goat’s cheese are definitely two of the best things ever, I might have to try this one :)
Hayley says
Can I be you? No, seriously. You’re awesome, and I totally want to go to that majestic mountantop in Iceland and dance around.
And then I want to eat this entire quiche, because I freaking love quiche!
carol says
What a gorgeous quiche! Love the combo of delicious flavors and adore it made with goat cheese. Thanks for sharing your lovely vacation photos too, Jen!
Lisa says
Oooohhh, I am totally bookmarking this quiche for when I have tomatoes growing the the garden! YUM!!!
Lorraine says
I love travelling too-and you’ve been to some amazing places! I’ve always wanted to explore the Nordic countries a bit more! :D
Jennifer says
I miss traveling too. I worked in the travel industry for 16 years which gave me the chance to go all over. My brother has been to Iceland and he said it is amazing. That is one place I would love to get to someday. This quiche is incredible. I love tomatoes, especially roasted and goat cheese together.
Chung-Ah says
I’m so jealous of all of your travels! Jason and I are TRYING to save up to go travel Europe for our honeymoon!
And dude, gorgeous tart. Don’t judge me but I’m making this with storebought tart dough!
Jennifer Farley says
I made it with store bought tart dough so I can hardly judge you :D
Marta says
Japan is on my list, but first place would be South Africa, it’s my dream to go there.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
This will be delicious later this summer with tomatoes from my garden.