Name: Caprese Quiche
Ingredients: 1 9" pie crust; 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded); ½ pint cherry tomatoes (sliced in half); 6 large eggs; ½ cup heavy cream; ½ tsp Himalayan salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; ¼ cup basil (for topping, if desired)

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Caprese Quiche

An easy Italian-inspired quiche with tomatoes, basil, mozzarella and Parmesan that is bursting with flavor!

Course Entrees

Cuisine French

Keyword caprese, quiche

Servings 8 slices

Author Chef Maria Cummins

Equipment

Baking tray (cupcakes)
Parchment paper to roll out the dough
Rolling Pin
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Cutting Board and knife

Ingredients

1 9" pie crust
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
½ pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half
6 large eggs
½ cup heavy cream
½ tsp Himalayan salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ cup basil for topping, if desired

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Form a pie shell in a pie dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray
Spread cheese on the bottom of the pie crust, then evenly arrange tomatoes over the cheese
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until combined. Gently stir in basil
Evenly pour egg mixture over cheese and tomatoes
Bake for 40 minutes, or until eggs are set and crust is golden brown
Top with fresh basil