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Mini Quiche Bites

Mini quiche bites are small, savory pastry cups filled with a custard of eggs, cream, and a variety of fillings like cheese, veggies, or bacon. They are baked until puffed and golden, offering a flaky crust and creamy interior that melt in your mouth, perfect for brunch or snacks. Their versatile nature makes them a crowd-pleasing, customizable treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Western
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs fresh preferably
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or milk for a lighter version
  • 1 sheet store-bought pastry dough puff pastry or pie crust
  • ½ cup cheese shredded, optional
  • ¼ cup bacon bits or cooked veggies optional, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs chopped, optional
  • to taste salt and pepper season generously

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 generously spray or butter the mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
  2. Unroll the pastry dough on a floured surface and use a pastry cutter or glass to cut out small circles that will fit into each muffin cup.
  3. Press each pastry circle into the muffin cups, making sure to cover the bottom and sides to form little cups.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and slightly frothy, which indicates the custard is well combined.
  5. Chop your fillings—cheese, bacon bits, herbs, or veggies—and stir them into the egg mixture for added flavor.
  6. Pour the custard mixture into each pastry-lined cup, filling about three-quarters full to allow for puffing during baking.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the bites are puffed, golden, and just set in the center, with a slight jiggle indicating perfect doneness.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the mini quiche bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to prevent sogginess and make serving easier.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature, enjoying their flaky crust and creamy filling that melts in your mouth.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle cheese or herbs on top before baking. Blind bake the pastry for 5 minutes if you prefer a crisper crust. Keep an eye on baking time to avoid over-browning.