CentralNotice From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search For other uses, see Quiche (disambiguation) . Quiche Quiche Type Savoury pie Place of origin France Main ingredients Custard , cheese , meat , seafood , vegetables Cookbook: Quiche Media: Quiche Quiche ( / ˈ k iː ʃ / KEESH ) is a savoury, open-faced pastry crust with a filling of savoury custard with cheese , meat , seafood , and/or vegetables . Quiche can be served hot or cold. It is part of French cuisine but is also popular in other countries, particularly as party food. 1 Overview 1.1 Etymology 1.2 History 2 Varieties 2.1 Quiche lorraine 2.2 Other varieties 3 In popular culture 4 References 5 External links Overview [ edit ] Etymology [ edit ] A variety of tarts, with a quiche in the bottom left According to the Oxford English Dic...