Christmas Caprese Quiche: A Festive Delight to Try!
A festive and delicious quiche featuring fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, perfect for Christmas gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until well combined.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced mozzarella, and chopped basil to the egg mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the pre-made pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free pie crust.
- This quiche can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg