Scary Pumpkin Mini Quiches |
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For the pastry:30g butter
60g plain flour 50ml water For the quiches: 1 eggs 50g cream cheese 85g pumpkin or butternut squash, cubed, steamed & mashed small piece of carrot, grated chopped chives To decorate: Raisins for eyes, olives or pine nuts for a nose, chives for a mouth or hair! Makes 5/6 mini quiches |
1. Mix together the butter and the flour, either with your fingers or in a food processor until it resembles breadcrumbs.2. Add a little water and mix until a soft dough is formed.
3. Wrap in cling-film and chill. 4. To make the quiches, whisk together the egg and cheese in a large bowl until thoroughly combined and bubbles form. Stir in the mashed pumpkin, grated carrot and chopped chives. 5. Grease a muffin or Yorkshire pudding tray. 6. Roll out the pastry and cut out rounds using a glass. Gently press the rounds into the muffin tray. 7. Spoon the filling onto the pastry until the hole is about ¾ full. 10. Bake for 15-20mins (fan 180, Gas Mark 5), or until set and beginning to brown Once cooled try decorating the quiches to make scary Halloween faces! |