Lobster Quiche Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 3 to 4 tablespoons ice-cold water
• Cooked lobster meat 8 ounces, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• Large eggs 4, beaten
• Heavy cream 1 cup, for rich custard
• Whole milk ½ cup, adds smoothness
• Gruyère cheese 1 cup grated, sharp, nutty flavor
• Shallots 2 tablespoons finely chopped, adds mild sweetness
• Fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped, for bright, herbal notes
• Salt ½ teaspoon, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon, to taste