Save Bite-sized colorful mini quiches perfect for parties brunches or festive gatherings featuring a creamy filling and a crisp crust.
This recipe is a favorite for gatherings and always impresses guests with its festive look and delicious taste.
Ingredients
- Crust: 1 sheet (225 g) ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
- Filling: 4 large eggs
- Filling: 120 ml (½ cup) whole milk
- Filling: 60 ml (¼ cup) heavy cream
- Filling: 100 g (1 cup) grated cheddar cheese
- Filling: 60 g (½ cup) diced red bell pepper
- Filling: 60 g (½ cup) chopped spinach (fresh or thawed and squeezed dry)
- Filling: 30 g (¼ cup) sliced green onions
- Filling: 1 clove garlic minced
- Filling: ½ tsp salt
- Filling: ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Filling: ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- Topping (optional): 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
- Step 2:
- Roll out the pastry and cut into 24 rounds (about 5 cm / 2 in diameter) using a cookie cutter or glass Press each round into the muffin tin cups to form a base.
- Step 3:
- In a mixing bowl whisk together eggs milk and cream until smooth Stir in cheese bell pepper spinach green onions garlic salt pepper and nutmeg.
- Step 4:
- Spoon the filling evenly into the pastry-lined cups filling each about ¾ full.
- Step 5:
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until the filling is set and the tops are lightly golden.
- Step 6:
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving if desired.
Save These mini quiches always bring joy at family celebrations especially during holiday brunches.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin (24-cup) Mixing bowl Whisk Small cookie cutter or glass Spoon
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs Milk (dairy) Wheat (gluten) If using store-bought pastry always check labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per quiche cup Calories 70 Total Fat 4.5 g Carbohydrates 4 g Protein 3 g
Save Enjoy these festive mini quiche cups warm or at room temperature for the perfect party treat.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of pastry is best for the cups?
Ready-rolled shortcrust pastry works well for a crisp, sturdy base that's easy to cut and mold into mini muffin tins.
- → Can these be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, they can be made ahead and served at room temperature or gently reheated before serving.
- → How can I make these gluten-free?
Use gluten-free pastry sheets instead of traditional shortcrust to accommodate gluten sensitivity.
- → What variations can be added to the filling?
Adding cooked bacon, diced ham, or smoked salmon can enhance the flavor for non-vegetarian options.
- → How do I prevent the crust from getting soggy?
Press pastry firmly into muffin tins and avoid overfilling to keep a crisp crust after baking.