Pin It Delicate mini quiches arranged in a floral wreath, filled with spring vegetables and creamy cheese—perfect for brunches or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- Pastry: 1 sheet ready-made shortcrust pastry (approx. 250 g)
- Filling: 4 large eggs, 100 ml heavy cream, 100 ml whole milk, 80 g grated Gruyère cheese, 60 g goat cheese crumbled, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Vegetables: 80 g baby spinach chopped, 1 small zucchini finely diced, 1 small red bell pepper finely diced, 4 cherry tomatoes halved, 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped
- Decoration (for wreath effect): Edible flowers (e.g. pansies nasturtiums) optional, Fresh herbs (parsley dill chervil) for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a standard muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray.
- Step 2:
- Unroll the shortcrust pastry and cut out 12 rounds using a 7 8 cm cookie cutter. Press each round gently into the muffin tin cups. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Step 3:
- In a mixing bowl whisk together eggs cream milk salt pepper and thyme. Stir in Gruyère and goat cheese.
- Step 4:
- Divide spinach zucchini and red bell pepper evenly among the pastry-lined cups.
- Step 5:
- Pour the egg mixture into each cup filling to about three-quarters full. Top each quiche with a cherry tomato half and sprinkle with chives.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 25 30 minutes or until the filling is set and lightly golden. Let cool slightly before removing from the tin.
- Step 7:
- Arrange the mini quiches in a wreath shape on a large serving platter. Garnish with edible flowers and fresh herbs for a floral festive presentation.
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Pin It Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What kind of pastry is best for these mini quiches?
Ready-made shortcrust pastry works well for a tender and flaky base, providing an ideal structure for the filling.
- → Can I substitute the cheeses used in this dish?
Yes, Gruyère can be replaced with Emmental or cheddar for a similar creamy texture and flavor.
- → How can I create the floral wreath presentation?
Arrange the baked mini quiches in a circular pattern on a large platter. Garnish with edible flowers and fresh herbs to enhance the floral effect.
- → Is it possible to make a gluten-free version?
Absolutely. Use gluten-free shortcrust pastry to accommodate gluten sensitivities while maintaining the dish's integrity.
- → What herbs complement the vegetable filling best?
Thyme and chives complement the spring vegetables nicely, adding fresh and subtle aromatic notes to the filling.