– 1 prepared pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
– ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup heavy cream
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
– ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Creating this Caprese Quiche is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Pie Crust: Place the pie crust in a pie dish and set aside. If using a store-bought crust, make sure it’s thawed and ready to fill.
3. Whisk Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano until well combined.
4. Add Cheese: Gently fold in the cubed mozzarella and chopped basil into the egg mixture.
5. Layer Tomatoes: Evenly distribute the halved cherry tomatoes on the bottom of the pie crust, cut side up.
6. Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the tomatoes and cheese in the pie crust.
7. Bake: Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top is slightly golden.
8. Cool: Once baked, remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
9. Serve: Slice the quiche into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional basil if desired.
With these simple steps, you will have an amazing Caprese Quiche ready to enjoy!