Pin It Bite-sized colorful mini quiches perfect for parties brunches or festive gatherings featuring a creamy filling and a crisp crust
I have always enjoyed serving these mini quiche cups at brunch and parties where everyone loves their individual size and rich flavor
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
Pin It These quiche cups always bring my family together especially during holiday brunches when everyone gets to customize their own
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
Calories 70 Total Fat 4.5 g Carbohydrates 4 g Protein 3 g per quiche cup
Pin It Serve these mini quiche cups warm or at room temperature for best taste and texture
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can these quiches be made ahead of time?
Yes, they can be baked in advance and served at room temperature or reheated gently before serving.
- → What pastry is used for the base?
A ready-rolled shortcrust pastry sheet is used, cut into rounds to fit mini muffin cups.
- → Are there vegetarian options available?
The base version is vegetarian, but adding cooked bacon, ham, or smoked salmon creates non-vegetarian variations.
- → How can I make these gluten-free?
Using a gluten-free pastry sheet instead of regular shortcrust pastry will make them gluten-free.
- → What vegetables are included in the filling?
The filling contains diced red bell pepper, chopped spinach, green onions, and minced garlic for flavor.