Non vegEggLorraine
Mini quiches
Buttery little tarts with a wobbly cheese custard. Brunch, party, picnic: they go everywhere.
70 minTime
11 gProtein each
mildSpice
From Lorraine to the party trayMake it your way
Grandma's waySpinach and cheese mini quiches in shortcrust.
The original414kcalsame
11 gproteinsame
2 gfibresame
70minutessame
Maida (all-purpose flour, plain flour)1⅔ cups
Butter100 g, cold, cubed
Water3 tbsp, iced
Salt½ tsp, divided
Egg3
Fresh cream (thickened cream, heavy cream)½ cup
Milk¼ cup
Spinach2 cups, chopped
Onion1 small, finely chopped
Cheddar cheese¾ cup, grated
Nutmega pinch
Black pepper¼ tspMethod
- 1Rub butter into flour and half the salt, add iced water and press into a dough. Chill 20 minutes.
- 2Roll thin, cut 24 rounds and press into a greased mini muffin tin. Prick and bake at 190 C for 8 minutes.
- 3Wilt spinach with the onion in a dry pan; squeeze out the liquid.
- 4Whisk eggs, cream, milk, nutmeg, pepper and the rest of the salt.
- 5Divide spinach and cheese into the shells, pour in custard and bake at 180 C for 15 to 18 minutes.
Serve it like thisServe warm or at room temperature on a tiered stand or tray, a few dressed salad leaves on the side.