Mini Quiche Christmas Tree (Print out)

Bite-sized quiches arranged in a Christmas tree shape, ideal for holiday entertaining and festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry, thawed

→ Quiche Filling

02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 3/4 cup whole milk (180 ml)
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
05 - 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese (60 g)
06 - 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (60 g)
07 - 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (60 g)
08 - 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper (30 g)
09 - 1/4 cup diced cooked bacon or vegetarian alternative (30 g, optional)
10 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Decoration

14 - 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley
15 - Pomegranate seeds or diced red bell pepper for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease two 12-cup mini muffin pans.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheets if needed. Cut out twenty-four 2.5-inch circles and press each gently into muffin cups.
03 - Whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
04 - Stir in Gruyère, cheddar, spinach, red bell pepper, bacon or vegetarian alternative if using, and scallions.
05 - Evenly spoon the filling into each pastry-lined muffin cup, filling nearly to the top.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until puffed, golden, and the centers are set.
07 - Allow quiches to cool briefly in the pans before removing.
08 - Arrange mini quiches on a large platter in the shape of a Christmas tree. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and scatter pomegranate seeds or red bell pepper pieces as ornaments.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect holiday party centerpiece
  • Vegetarian option available
02 -
  • Use vegetarian bacon to keep it vegetarian
  • Substitute cheeses like Swiss or mozzarella to vary flavors
03 -
  • Ensure muffin cups are well greased to easily remove quiches
  • Decorate with fresh herbs and colorful seeds for visual appeal
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