What types of cheese work best in the filling?

Gruyère and cheddar provide a rich, creamy texture and balanced flavors, but Swiss, Emmental, or mozzarella can be swapped based on preference.

Can I prepare the mini quiches ahead of time?

Yes, bake them in advance and warm before serving, or serve at room temperature for easy entertaining.

Arrange the baked mini quiches on a platter in a tree formation, then garnish with chopped chives, parsley, and pomegranate seeds as ornaments.

Yes, omit bacon or replace with a vegetarian substitute, adding extra vegetables to maintain flavor and texture.

Store-bought frozen puff pastry sheets work well—ensure they are thawed before rolling and cutting into circles.

A festive and delicious arrangement of bite-sized mini quiches, shaped into a Christmas tree—perfect as a holiday party centerpiece or appetizer.

This recipe has become a tradition in our family—everyone loves gathering around to enjoy the mini quiches during the holidays.

Pastry: 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry (thawed)
Quiche Filling: 4 large eggs, 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk, 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, 1/2 cup (60 g) grated Gruyère cheese, 1/2 cup (60 g) grated cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup (60 g) finely chopped spinach, 1/4 cup (30 g) diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup (30 g) diced cooked bacon or vegetarian alternative (optional), 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
To Decorate: 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley, pomegranate seeds or diced red bell pepper (for ornaments)

Preheat Oven:: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease two 12-cup mini muffin pans.
Prepare Pastry:: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets if needed. Cut out 24 circles (about 2.5 inches/6 cm in diameter) and gently press each into the mini muffin cups.
Mix Filling:: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
Add Ingredients:: Stir in Gruyère, cheddar, spinach, bell pepper, bacon (if using), and scallions.
Fill Pastry:: Spoon the filling evenly into each pastry-lined muffin cup, filling almost to the top.
Bake:: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the quiches are puffed and golden, and the centers are set.
Cool:: Allow to cool slightly in the pan before removing.
Arrange:: Arrange the mini quiches in a tree shape on a large platter. Garnish with chives/parsley and scatter pomegranate seeds or extra diced red pepper as ornaments.

This dish always brings smiles during our family gatherings especially when arranging the quiches into the tree shape.

Mini muffin pans (24 cups) rolling pin mixing bowls whisk knife and cutting board

Contains Eggs milk (dairy) wheat (gluten) possible soy (in pastry) Check pastry ingredient labels for potential allergens.

Calories 85 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 5 g Protein 3 g per mini quiche

This mini quiche tree is sure to impress your guests and delight their taste buds.

→ What types of cheese work best in the filling?: Gruyère and cheddar provide a rich, creamy texture and balanced flavors, but Swiss, Emmental, or mozzarella can be swapped based on preference.
→ Can I prepare the mini quiches ahead of time?: Yes, bake them in advance and warm before serving, or serve at room temperature for easy entertaining.
→ How do I shape the mini quiches into a Christmas tree?: Arrange the baked mini quiches on a platter in a tree formation, then garnish with chopped chives, parsley, and pomegranate seeds as ornaments.
→ Is there a vegetarian alternative for bacon?: Yes, omit bacon or replace with a vegetarian substitute, adding extra vegetables to maintain flavor and texture.
→ What puff pastry should I use?: Store-bought frozen puff pastry sheets work well—ensure they are thawed before rolling and cutting into circles.