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Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.","group":"Pastry Preparation","title":"Mix the flour and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Pastry Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add ice-cold water one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.","group":"Pastry Preparation","title":"Add ice-cold water one tablespoon","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Pastry Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork, line with parchment paper and pie weights, and blind bake for 10-12 minutes.","group":"Baking Pastry","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":12,"sourceTitle":"Baking Pastry"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"While the crust bakes, cook the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat. Sauté the chopped onion in the remaining fat until translucent.","group":"Filling Preparation","title":"Cook the diced bacon","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Filling Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, and ground nutmeg. Season lightly with salt and pepper (keeping in mind the bacon is salty).","group":"Filling Preparation","title":"Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, and ground nutmeg","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Spread the cooked bacon, onion, and shredded Gruyère cheese over the bottom of the pre-baked crust. Pour the egg mixture over the top.","group":"Assembly","title":"Spread the cooked bacon, onion, and shredded Gruyère cheese","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing.","group":"Final Baking","title":"Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes, or","timerMinutes":35,"sourceTitle":"Final Baking"}],"notes":"For the best results, blind bake the crust before adding the filling to ensure it stays crisp. Using high-quality smoked bacon or lardons makes a significant difference in flavor.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["French"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake","saute"],"equipment":["9-inch tart pan","mixing bowl","skillet","rolling pin","pastry cutter"],"diet":["nut_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"tart","note":"9-inch quiche"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The pastry dough can be made up to 2 days ahead and kept in the fridge. 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