These Smoked Salmon and Dill Mini Quiches are a delightful addition to your Christmas Eve appetizers. They are easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making them a perfect finger food for holiday gatherings.
This recipe combines creamy eggs, fresh dill, and savory smoked salmon in a flaky pastry shell. Ideal for entertaining, these mini quiches can be made ahead of time and served warm or at room temperature.
Delicious Mini Quiches for Holiday Celebrations
These mini quiches feature a rich filling of eggs, cream, smoked salmon, and dill, baked in a golden pastry crust. The recipe yields about 24 mini quiches and takes approximately 45 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
- 1 package of pre-made pastry shells or phyllo dough
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup smoked salmon, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as Gruyère or cheddar)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: additional dill for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Pastry: If using phyllo dough, layer several sheets and cut them into circles to fit your muffin tin. Place the pastry in the muffin cups.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Add Salmon and Dill: Stir in the chopped smoked salmon, fresh dill, and shredded cheese into the egg mixture.
- Fill the Pastry: Pour the filling into each pastry shell, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the quiches are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the mini quiches to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin. Garnish with additional dill if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 mini quiches
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
