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Easter Puff Pastry Quiche Cups

Easter Puff Pastry Quiche Cups for Effortless Brunch Joy

Easter Puff Pastry Quiche Cups are a delightful twist on traditional quiche, bringing convenience and customizable flavors for a joyous brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Thawed, preferably all-butter
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Ham Diced; can substitute with bacon or a vegetarian alternative
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Can be replaced with kale or other leafy greens
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped; shallots can be used for a milder taste
  • 4 large Eggs Larger eggs yield a richer custard
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be a lighter alternative
  • 1 cup Milk Any non-dairy milk works for a lighter version
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine diced ham, shredded cheese, fresh spinach, and chopped onion. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Roll out the thawed puff pastry until it measures approximately 14x12 inches and slice it into 12 equal squares.
  5. Grease a standard muffin tin and press each pastry square into the muffin cups.
  6. Spoon the ham mixture into each pastry-lined muffin cup, then pour the egg mixture over the fillings until about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 17-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the egg filling is set.
  8. Allow to cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Quiche Cups are perfect for customizing based on what you have. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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