Simply Elegant Quiche

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely minced shallots
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups (475 ml) heavy cream
• 1 tsp (5 ml). salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml). white pepper
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml). freshly grated nutmeg
• 6 oz (168 grm). shredded imported gruyere cheese
• 1 pre-baked 10-inch pastry shell with a high rim (preferrably in a quiche dish)

1. Place shallots and white wine in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil over low heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Remove and set aside to cool.
4. Beat eggs and cream together very gently.
5. Fold in shallot mixture and spices.
6. Sprinkle cheese over bottom of pre-baked crust.
7. Pour in custard mixture.
8. Bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until custard is set.
9. Cover edges of pie crust with foil if crust gets too dark.
10. Let quiche set for 10 minutes prior to serving.

shallots, white wine, eggs, heavy cream, salt, white pepper, nutmeg, gruyere cheese, pastry shell

Taken from online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/00028C (may not work)