Bite-sized quiches with Gruyère, cheddar, spinach, and savory fillings arranged in a festive tree shape.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 2 sheets store-bought thawed puff pastry
→ Quiche Filling
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - ¾ cup whole milk
04 - ½ cup heavy cream
05 - ½ cup grated Gruyère cheese (about 60 g)
06 - ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (about 60 g)
07 - ½ cup finely chopped spinach (about 60 g)
08 - ¼ cup diced red bell pepper (about 30 g)
09 - ¼ cup diced cooked bacon or vegetarian alternative (about 30 g), optional
10 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
13 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Garnish
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley
15 - Pomegranate seeds or diced red bell pepper for decoration
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease two 12-cup mini muffin pans.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry if needed. Cut 24 circles approximately 2.5 inches (6 cm) in diameter and gently press each into the muffin cups.
03 - Whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl until smooth.
04 - Stir in grated Gruyère, cheddar, chopped spinach, red bell pepper, bacon or vegetarian alternative if using, and scallions until evenly combined.
05 - Spoon the filling evenly into each pastry-lined muffin cup, filling nearly to the top.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the quiches are puffed, golden, and set in the center.
07 - Let quiches cool slightly in the pans before removing them gently.
08 - Arrange mini quiches in a Christmas tree shape on a large platter. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and scatter pomegranate seeds or diced red bell pepper as ornaments.
