Tuna & Swiss Cheese Pie

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Creamy, savory tuna and cheese custard baked in a golden pastry shell
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This Tuna & Swiss Cheese Pie is a comforting, retro-inspired dish that combines flaked tuna and sharp Swiss cheese in a rich, custard-like filling. The blend of eggs, heavy cream, and a splash of ale creates a smooth, savory texture that bakes to perfection inside a chilled pastry shell. It&# 226;€™s an excellent choice for a hearty lunch or a quick weeknight dinner that feels indulgent without requiring complex techniques. Serve it warm, perhaps with a simple green salad to balance the richness, for a satisfying meal that brings classic flavors to your table.

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Tuna & Swiss Cheese Pie

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 39.3

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This Tuna & Swiss Cheese Pie is a comforting, retro-inspired dish that combines flaked tuna and sharp Swiss cheese in a rich, custard-like filling. The blend of eggs, heavy cream, and a splash of ale creates a smooth, savory texture that bakes to perfection inside a chilled pastry shell. It&# 226;€™s an excellent choice for a hearty lunch or a quick weeknight dinner that feels indulgent without requiring complex techniques. Serve it warm, perhaps with a simple green salad to balance the richness, for a satisfying meal that brings classic flavors to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Place chilled unbaked 9-inch pastry shell on a baking sheet.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, salt, dry mustard, and pepper until foamy.
  4. Whisk in whipping cream and ale until well combined.
  5. Spread half of the drained, flaked tuna evenly over the bottom of the pastry shell.
  6. Sprinkle half of the shredded Swiss cheese over the tuna.
  7. Repeat with remaining tuna and cheese.
  8. Sprinkle flour evenly over the top layer of cheese.
  9. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the filling.
  10. Bake at 425 degrees F (218°C) for 15 minutes.
  11. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted halfway between the center and edge comes out clean.
  12. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 39.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.8g5%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
Sodium 1659.4mg70%
Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 3.3g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: tuna, swiss cheese, pie, pastry, custard, ale, cream, eggs, baking, main dish, comfort food, retro, dinner, lunch, mustard, flour, pepper, savory
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