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A wooden tray holding eight golden-brown mini vegetable quiches resting on white parchment paper next to a glass jar of lemon water.

Mini Vegetable Quiches Recipe

A simple and delicious Mediterranean breakfast recipe featuring a flaky pastry crust filled with soft eggs, fresh spinach, red bell peppers, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Perfect for easy meal prep, holiday brunches, or a quick grab-and-go morning snack!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Mezze, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Italian
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

The Pastry Crust
  • 2 pre-made refrigerated pie crust sheets or homemade shortcrust pastry
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing the pan
The Egg Custard Filling
  • 5 large eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • ½ cup shredded cheese such as Swiss, Gruyère, or Cheddar
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
The Fresh Vegetable Mix
  • ½ cup fresh baby spinach roughly chopped
  • ½ cup red bell pepper finely diced
  • cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme or oregano leaves chopped (plus extra whole leaves for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Prep and Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
  2. Cut and Shape the Crusts: Roll out your pie crust sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Use a round 3.5 to 4-inch cookie cutter (or a wide-mouth glass) to cut out 12 pastry circles. Gently press each pastry circle down into the bottom and up the sides of the greased muffin cups. Use your fingers to flatten any folds.
  3. Whisk the Custard Base: In a medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup, vigorously whisk the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper together until completely smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Assemble the Fillings: Divide the chopped spinach, diced red bell peppers, and quartered cherry tomatoes evenly among the 12 pastry shells. Sprinkle a small pinch of shredded cheese into each cup over the vegetables. Carefully pour the egg custard mixture into each cup, filling them about ¾ of the way to the top. Top each quiche with a sprinkle of fresh chopped herbs.
  5. Bake to Golden Perfection: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes. The quiches are done when the centers are set and the pastry edges turn a beautiful golden-brown color. Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a butter knife gently around the edges to pop them out. Garnish with additional fresh whole herb leaves before serving.

Notes

  • Crispy Bottom Crusts: To guarantee a perfectly crisp pastry bottom, you can sprinkle a tiny pinch of the shredded cheese onto the raw dough before adding the wet vegetables. The cheese melts to form a barrier against moisture.
  • Meal Prep & Freezing: Let them cool completely, store them in an airtight container, and freeze them for up to 3 months. Reheat them straight from the freezer in an oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.