Delicious quiches are beautifully presented in barquettes (a boat-like pastry shell) to create fabulous savories that take an afternoon-tea staple to the next level. Pictured with our Tarragon-Cucumber Canapés and Honey Mustard–Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches.
White Cheddar–Broccoli Quiches
Serves: 10
Ingredients
- 1 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated piecrust dough (2 sheets)
- 5 tablespoons finely shredded white Cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped broccoli florets
- 5 teaspoons finely chopped roasted red pepper
- 2 1⁄2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1⁄4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Garnish: edible flowers*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°. Lightly spray 10 fluted 5-inch barquette molds with cooking spray.
- On a lightly floured surface, unroll piecrust dough sheets. Cut 5 (5x2 1⁄2- inch) rectangles from each dough sheet. Transfer each rectangle to a prepared mold, pressing into bottoms and up sides. Using the wide end of a chopstick, gently press dough into indentations in sides of molds. Using a rolling pin or fingers, trim excess dough. Using a fork, prick bottom of dough in each mold. Place molds on a rimmed baking sheet. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Bake until crust edges are lightly golden brown, approximately 10 minutes. Let cool completely in molds on a baking sheet.
- Reduce heat to 375°. Arrange oven rack in lower third of oven.
- Into each cooled crust, sprinkle 1⁄2 tablespoon cheese, 1 teaspoon broccoli, 1⁄2 teaspoon roasted pepper, and 1⁄4 teaspoon green onion.
- In a large liquid-measuring cup, whisk together egg, cream, thyme, salt, and black pepper until combined. Carefully pour egg mixture evenly into crusts.
- Bake quiches until filling is puffed and a knife inserted in centers comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes. Let quiches cool slightly on a wire rack before carefully removing quiches from molds. Serve warm or at room temperature within 2 hours.
- Just before serving, garnish with edible flowers, if desired.
Notes
*We used Gourmet Sweet Botanicals broccoli blossoms, available at 800-931-7530, gourmetsweetbotanicals.com.
Make-Ahead Tip: Quiches can be baked a day in advance and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat on a rimmed baking sheet in a 350° oven for 6 to 8 minutes.
Make-Ahead Tip: Quiches can be baked a day in advance and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat on a rimmed baking sheet in a 350° oven for 6 to 8 minutes.
