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Mini Quiche Bites

Mini quiche bites are small, savory pastries filled with a flavorful custard made from eggs and cream, baked in a flaky pastry shell. They boast a tender, golden crust and a creamy, savory filling that can be customized with various herbs, cheeses, and vegetables for an elegant brunch or snack option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs fresh, preferably organic
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream or milk for a lighter version
  • 1 cup pastry dough store-bought or homemade
  • ½ cup fillings chopped veggies, cheese, cooked bacon, or herbs
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
  • optional cheese, bacon, greens for toppings

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Pastry cutter or glass
  • Brush or spray
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a mini muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until smooth and slightly frothy, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Chop your chosen fillings—think bits of cooked bacon, chopped herbs, or sautéed veggies—and set aside.
  4. Use a pastry cutter or glass to cut out small circles from the pastry dough, slightly larger than the muffin cups.
  5. Press each pastry circle into the muffin cups, covering the bottom and sides to create a shell.
  6. Evenly distribute your chopped fillings into each pastry shell.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the fillings in each muffin cup, filling about ¾ full.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the quiches are puffed, golden, and just set in the center.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes on a cooling rack. The filling should be tender and slightly jiggly in the center.
  10. Gently lift the mini quiches from the tin using a small spoon or spatula, and transfer to a serving plate.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra herbs or cheese if desired.

Notes

For a crispier crust, consider blind baking the pastry for 5 minutes before adding the filling. Feel free to experiment with different fillings and toppings for variety.