Mini Cheese and Herb Quiches
Discover our mini cheese and herb quiches, a perfect recipe for an elegant appetizer or a light starter. The all-butter shortcrust pastry, wonderfully crispy, encases a creamy filling made from eggs, fresh cream, and grated cheese, enhanced by the freshness of thyme. Easy and quick to prepare, these bites are as delicious as they are elegant. Follow our simple steps to make these mini quiches in just 25 minutes. The pastry preparation, seasoning of the filling, and oven baking are detailed for perfect results every time. Enjoy these mini quiches warm or at room temperature, accompanied by a crisp green salad or a glass of dry white wine. You can also enhance them with vegetables, bacon, or vary the cheeses and herbs to create new flavors. A simple, economical, and always appreciated recipe to keep in your cookbook!
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- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (conventional). Butter the cavities of a muffin tin.
- 2
Cut the pastry into circles slightly larger than the tin cavities and place them in. Prick the bottoms with a fork.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk the eggs until homogeneous. Add the heavy cream while whisking.
- 4
Incorporate the grated cheese, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- 5
Distribute the filling into the pastry cases, without overflowing. Smooth the surface.
- 6
Bake in the lower third of the oven for 25 minutes, until the quiches are golden and set.
- 7
Let cool for 5 minutes before carefully unmolding.
- Serve these mini quiches warm or at room temperature for an elegant appetizer. They pair perfectly with a green salad or a dry white wine.
- Variations: try with goat cheese, feta, or blue cheese. Add fresh herbs like chives or rosemary. For a vegetarian version, incorporate spinach or sautéed mushrooms. For more substance, add bacon bits or diced ham.
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