Step 1

Preheat oven to 425° .

Step 2

Cook the bacon until crisp. Leave the grease in the pan. Drain bacon on paper towels and chop when cool.

Step 3

Heat the grease up over medium heat. Add the diced shallot and cook for 2-5 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Mix the bacon and shallots together and evenly fill the bottom of the pie crust.

Step 5

In a large bowl, mix together the duck eggs, crème fraîche, whole milk, salt, and pepper. Once combined, mix in the shredded gruyere.

Step 6

Gently pour the mixture over the bacon and shallots. Spread evenly.

Step 7

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted and removed. Cut and serve immediately.

Step 8

To prepare the prosciutto, cut it into long, thin pieces. Heat up a pan over medium high heat. Place the prosciutto in the pan and cook for a few minutes, flipping occasionally. Remove and place on a paper towel until ready to top the quiche.