Savoury Afternoon-Tea / Picnic Tarts / Quiches

Name: Savoury Afternoon-Tea / Picnic Tarts / Quiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: butter, for greasing; 12 ounces ready-to-roll shortcrust pastry; flour, for dusting; 2 egg yolks; 2 whole eggs; ⅔ cup single cream; flaked sea salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 12 ounces mild goat cheese; 1 tablespoon basil leaves, shredded; 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced; 3 12 ounces cooked ham, cut into small pieces; 3 12 ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated; 2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard

Servings: persons

butter, for greasing
12 ounces ready-to-roll shortcrust pastry
flour, for dusting
2 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
⅔ cup single cream
flaked sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 12 ounces mild goat cheese
1 tablespoon basil leaves, shredded
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
3 12 ounces cooked ham, cut into small pieces
3 12 ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated
2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard

1
Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly butter a 12-hole deep muffin tin.
2
Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface.
3
Using a 4-5in pastry cutter, cut out 12 circles.
4
Loosely press them into the muffin tin, retaining a frilly or wobbly edge to them, rather than pressing in firmly around the edges.
5
Chill in the refrigerator.
6
In a mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolks, whole eggs and cream and season with salt and pepper.
7
This is your basic mixture, ready to add your chosen flavours.
8
If you are doing the goat cheese and tomato filling, crumble the goat cheese into the chilled pastry cases and scatter over the basil.
9
Pour over the egg mixture and then top each tart with thin slices of tomato.
10
If you are doing the ham, cheddar and mustard filling, stir the ham, cheese and mustard into the egg mixture and divide it between the chilled pastry cases.
11
Place the tarts in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is lightly golden and the eggs have set.
12
Cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the tin.
13
Serve warm or cold as a savoury afternoon treat.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: butter, for greasing, 12 ounces ready-to-roll shortcrust pastry, flour, for dusting, 2 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Savoury Afternoon-Tea / Picnic Tarts / Quiches falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!