Asparagus and Cheese Quiche

Ingredients

• PASTRY

  • 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) cold milk (approximately)

• FILLING

  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 lb (454 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2 1/2-cm) lengths (keep the tips whole)
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken broth
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup (250 ml) milk
  • 4 oz (115 g) Valbert cheese, trimmed of rind and grated (about 1 cup)
  • Salt and pepper