Mini Quiche Christmas Tree

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This festive dish features bite-sized quiches crafted with a rich blend of Gruyère and cheddar cheeses, spinach, and red bell pepper. The puff pastry base is filled with a creamy custard mixture, baked until golden, and artfully arranged into a Christmas tree shape. Garnished with herbs and pomegranate seeds, it offers a colorful and elegant centerpiece ideal for holiday gatherings. Vegetarian options are easily accommodated by omitting bacon or using alternatives.

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By Natalie Harris

Updated on Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:04:00 GMT

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A festive and delicious arrangement of bite-sized mini quiches, shaped into a Christmas tree—perfect as a holiday party centerpiece or appetizer.

I first made this mini quiche Christmas tree for a family holiday party, and it was an instant hit with both kids and adults.

Ingredients

For the Pastry: 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry (thawed)
For the Quiche Filling: 4 large eggs, 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk, 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, 1/2 cup (60 g) grated Gruyère cheese, 1/2 cup (60 g) grated cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup (60 g) finely chopped spinach, 1/4 cup (30 g) diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup (30 g) diced cooked bacon or vegetarian alternative (optional), 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
To Decorate: 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley, Pomegranate seeds or diced red bell pepper (for ornaments)

Instructions

Step 1:: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease two 12-cup mini muffin pans.
Step 2:: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets if needed. Cut out 24 circles (about 2.5 inches/6 cm in diameter) and gently press each into the mini muffin cups.
Step 3:: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
Step 4:: Stir in Gruyère, cheddar, spinach, bell pepper, bacon (if using), and scallions.
Step 5:: Spoon the filling evenly into each pastry-lined muffin cup, filling almost to the top.
Step 6:: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the quiches are puffed and golden, and the centers are set.
Step 7:: Allow to cool slightly in the pan before removing.
Step 8:: Arrange the mini quiches in a tree shape on a large platter. Garnish with chives/parsley and scatter pomegranate seeds or extra diced red pepper as ornaments.

This recipe brings back warm memories of family holidays and the joy of sharing festive food.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with sparkling wine or a light white wine.

Required Tools

Mini muffin pans (24 cups), rolling pin, mixing bowls, whisk, knife and cutting board

Allergen Information

Contains: Eggs, milk (dairy), wheat (gluten), possible soy (in pastry). Check pastry ingredient labels for potential allergens.

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Mini Quiche Christmas Tree

Bite-sized quiches shaped into a festive Christmas tree for an elegant holiday presentation.

Prep duration

25 min

Heat time

20 min

Complete duration

45 min

Created by Natalie Harris

Type International Flavors

Complexity Easy

Heritage International

Output 8 Portions

Nutrition specifications Meat-free

Components

Pastry

01 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry, thawed

Quiche Filling

01 4 large eggs

02 ¾ cup whole milk (180 ml)

03 ½ cup heavy cream (120 ml)

04 ½ cup grated Gruyère cheese (2 oz)

05 ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (2 oz)

06 ½ cup finely chopped spinach (1.75 oz)

07 ¼ cup diced red bell pepper (1 oz)

08 ¼ cup diced cooked bacon or vegetarian alternative (1 oz), optional

09 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions

10 ½ teaspoon salt

11 ¼ teaspoon black pepper

12 ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Decoration

01 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley

02 Pomegranate seeds or diced red bell pepper for garnish

Directions

Phase 01

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease two 12-cup mini muffin pans.

Phase 02

Prepare Puff Pastry Cups: On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheets if necessary. Cut out twenty-four 2.5-inch (6 cm) diameter circles and gently press each into the muffin cups.

Phase 03

Combine Filling Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.

Phase 04

Add Cheese and Vegetables: Fold Gruyère, cheddar, chopped spinach, diced red bell pepper, bacon or vegetarian alternative (if using), and scallions into the egg mixture.

Phase 05

Fill Pastry Shells: Spoon the filling evenly into each pastry-lined muffin cup, filling nearly to the top.

Phase 06

Bake Mini Quiches: Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until quiches are puffed, golden, and centers are set.

Phase 07

Cool and Remove: Allow the quiches to cool slightly in the pans before carefully removing.

Phase 08

Assemble and Garnish: Arrange mini quiches in a Christmas tree shape on a platter. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and scatter pomegranate seeds or additional diced red bell pepper as ornaments.

Tools needed

Mini muffin pans (24 cups)
Rolling pin
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Knife and cutting board

Allergy details

Review each component for potential allergens and if uncertain, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider.

Contains eggs, dairy (milk and cheese), wheat (gluten), and possible soy (in puff pastry). Verify pastry ingredients for allergens.

Nutrient breakdown (per portion)

These values are estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.

Energy: 85
Fats: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Proteins: 3 g