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Mini Cheese and Onion Pies
Created by Ehmer,
Description
Ideal for a buffet or brunch. Use cheese with color and flavor, such as red Leicester, and maybe a pinch of cayenne pepper instead of the black one.
Ingredients
At a glance
Makes
12
Shortcrust pastry
Use ready to roll pastry or make your own shortcrust pastry.
- 1/2 cup + 1 Tbs flour
- pinch of salt
- 3 Tbs butter
- 1-2 Tbs chilled water.
Filling
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup single cream
- 1/4 cup grated cheese
- 4 spring onions, finely chopped
- salt
- pepper
Methods/steps
Follow the instructions for plain pastry to prepare shortcrust pastry. There is no need for any blind baking.
- Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C)
- Roll out the pastry and line 12 individual pie pans. Chill while preparing the filling.
- Whisk together cream and egg. Season with salt and pepper, then mix in cheese and spring onions.
- Pour the filling into the pastry shells and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the filling is just set.
Additional Tips
As a variation, top each pie with a slice of tomato before baking.
Although it can be served warm or cold, it is best eaten warm or slightly re-heated.
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