Description
These Mini Salmon Quiches are the perfect bite-sized gourmet appetizer with a delicious blend of smoky, buttery, and creamy flavors. Featuring a flaky homemade crust, rich smoked salmon, and cheesy, custard-like filling, they’re ideal for holiday appetizers, elegant parties, or brunch gatherings. Serve these easy-to-make quiches for a fine dining experience at home!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 2–3 tablespoons ice-cold water
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup smoked salmon, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar or Gruyère cheese
- 4 medium eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the cubed butter and blend gently until it forms coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into small circles to fit your mini muffin tin cups.
- Press the dough circles into the cups, forming mini crusts. Prick the bottoms with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Place the muffin tin in the fridge while preparing the filling.
Make the Filling & Bake:
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add a small amount of chopped salmon and grated cheese into each mini crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the filling, filling each crust almost to the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the quiches are set and slightly golden on top.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then carefully remove from the muffin tin.
- Garnish with fresh chopped dill before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Swap smoked salmon for cooked crab, shrimp, or ham for a different flavor twist.
- Make-ahead option: Prepare the quiches a day before and store in the fridge. Reheat at 300°F for 5 minutes before serving.
- If short on time, use store-bought pie crust instead of making it from scratch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini quiche
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg