MINI QUICHE with SMOKED SALMON and white bread, with ricotta and cucumber, easy and fast, delicious appetizer for the Christmas holidays made in 5 minutes.
The MINI QUICHE with SMOKED SALMON and white bread is the Christmas appetizer that saves any holiday aperitif: ready in 5 minutes, super delicious with simple ingredients we always have in the fridge. In my case, it started as the classic “oh no, guests are coming” recipe, then it became a holiday evergreen because between smoked salmon, ricotta, cucumbers, and lime with the slightly crispy white bread base… well, it’s impossible not to have seconds!
And yes, it’s one of those clever ideas that seem super chic even if you make them on the fly, perfect for a Christmas appetizer or a New Year’s Eve buffet.
The beauty of these mini quiches is that they don’t require puff pastries, doughs, or a thousand steps: cut the white bread, arrange it in the molds, and into the oven it goes, then spread the ricotta cream, add the salmon and the rest of the ingredients.
The result is scenic and super light, just like a modern appetizer should be.
Follow me in the kitchen today for mini quiche with smoked salmon and white bread.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air fryer, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 slices sandwich bread
- 2 slices smoked salmon
- 2 slices lime
- 12 slices cucumber
- 2.8 oz ricotta
- pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking cream
Steps
Cut the bread according to the size of the molds, allowing a few extra inches for the edge.
Place it in the mold and bake at 356°F for about 10 minutes or in an air fryer at 347°F for 4 minutes.
Mix the ricotta with the cream, salt, and pepper, stir well, and fill the tartlets.
Slice the cucumber thinly and place it on the ricotta, add the salmon, a lime wedge, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with pepper.
Add pink pepper and rosemary sprigs. Store in the fridge until serving.
Bon appétit
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MINI QUICHE with SMOKED SALMON and white bread
USEFUL TIPS
Lightly toast the white bread before placing it in the molds: it becomes crispier and supports the filling better.
Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the ricotta and avocado cream for a fresher taste.
You can substitute ricotta with spreadable cheese for an even creamier version.
Smoked salmon can be replaced with smoked trout for a milder flavor.
Serve them warm: they are at their best!
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FAQ MINI QUICHE with SMOKED SALMON and white bread
How do I store the mini quiches with salmon?
How do I store the mini quiches with salmon?
Can I make a gluten-free version?
Can I make a gluten-free version?
Can the salmon be replaced?
Yes, prosciutto, speck, or shrimp are also perfect.
Can I freeze them?
Better not: white bread loses consistency after freezing.
Can I make them with avocado?
Of course! Perfect with salmon and ricotta.
