John Travolta'S Crab Quiche Recipe

Name: John Travolta'S Crab Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PIE CRUST; 1/2 cup chilled butter; 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 5 -6 tablespoons cold water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; FILLING; 1 lb cleaned jumbo lump crabmeat (fresh, not frozen); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil; 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese; 1 1/2 cups grated gruyere cheese; CUSTARD; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 3 eggs, plus; 1 egg yolk; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

PIE CRUST
1/2 cup chilled butter
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
5 -6 tablespoons cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING
1 lb cleaned jumbo lump crabmeat (fresh, not frozen)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 cups grated gruyere cheese
CUSTARD
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 eggs, plus
1 egg yolk
salt and pepper

1
To make the dough, put chilled butter, shortening, flour, and salt in a mixer with a paddle attached.
2
Mix on medium until blended, about 3-4 minutes.
3
(It will look like cornmeal.) Then add the water.
4
As soon as the dough comes together, turn the mixer off.
5
This should only take about 10 seconds.
6
(Do not over mix) Take dough out of machine and chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
7
Prepare the custard by mixing all ingredients together.
8
Roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thick.
9
Line the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
10
Sprinkle 1/2 of each cheese on the bottom.
11
Add crab meat.
12
Sprinkle herbs over crab meat.
13
Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
14
Pour custard over all the ingredients almost to the top of the pie dish.
15
Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 325 degrees F.
16
Let stand 30 minutes before serving.
17
(Recipe courtesy The National Enquirer).

1158

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PIE CRUST, 1/2 cup chilled butter, 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, John Travolta'S Crab Quiche falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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John Travolta'S Crab Quiche

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