Easy Festive Mini Quiche Cups

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These bite-sized mini quiches are a flavorful and festive appetizer featuring a crisp shortcrust base filled with a creamy mixture of eggs, cheese, milk, and fresh vegetables like spinach, bell pepper, and green onions. Easy to prepare and bake in mini muffin tins, they offer a perfect balance of textures and vibrant colors ideal for brunches or celebrations. Optional toppings of fresh herbs add brightness, and variations with bacon or smoked salmon can enhance the flavor for non-vegetarian preferences.

Updated on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:09:00 GMT
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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
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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

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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.

Easy Festive Mini Quiche Cups

Bite-sized quiches with creamy filling, crisp crust, and colorful veggies for festive gatherings or brunch.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Overall Time
40 min
Created by Nora James


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine French-inspired

Makes 24 Portions

Dietary Details Meat-Free

What You'll Need

Crust

01 1 sheet (8 oz) ready-rolled shortcrust pastry

Filling

01 4 large eggs
02 ½ cup whole milk
03 ¼ cup heavy cream
04 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
05 ½ cup diced red bell pepper
06 ½ cup chopped spinach (fresh or thawed and squeezed dry)
07 ¼ cup sliced green onions
08 1 clove garlic, minced
09 ½ teaspoon salt
10 ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
11 ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Topping (optional)

01 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives

Cooking Steps

Step 01

Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.

Step 02

Form Pastry Bases: Roll out pastry and cut 24 rounds approximately 2 inches in diameter. Press each round firmly into the muffin cups to create bases.

Step 03

Mix Filling: In a bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, and heavy cream until homogeneous. Incorporate grated cheddar, diced bell pepper, chopped spinach, sliced green onions, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg if using.

Step 04

Fill Pastry Cups: Spoon the filling evenly into each pastry-lined cup, filling about three-quarters full.

Step 05

Bake: Bake in heated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the filling is set and the tops are lightly golden.

Step 06

Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or chives before serving.

Equipment Needed

  • 24-cup mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Small cookie cutter or glass for cutting pastry rounds
  • Spoon

Allergy Notice

Check each ingredient for allergens and reach out to a healthcare professional if you have concerns.
  • Contains eggs, dairy (milk), and wheat (gluten). Verify store-bought pastry labels for allergen information.

Nutrition Information (per portion)

Sweetbatata only offers this for informational use. Please don't treat it as personalized medical advice.
  • Caloric Value: 70
  • Fats: 4.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Proteins: 3 g