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Perfect Mothers Day Brunch Grazing Board with Mini Quiches and Smoked Salmon Ideas

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A delightful and elegant grazing board featuring mini quiches with a tender buttery crust and smoked salmon, perfect for Mother’s Day brunch or special occasions. Easy to prepare and ideal for sharing.

Ingredients

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  • Pre-made pie crust or puff pastry sheets
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) cottage cheese, small curd
  • 1 cup (100 g) grated Gruyère or sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: cooked bacon bits or sautéed mushrooms
  • Thinly sliced smoked salmon
  • Soft cream cheese or herbed goat cheese
  • Fresh dill sprigs
  • Capers (optional)
  • Assorted crackers or sliced baguette
  • Fresh fruits: grapes, sliced strawberries, or figs
  • Mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
  • Olives
  • Cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your mini muffin tin with the pie crust or puff pastry, gently pressing the dough into each cup and trimming any excess.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs and 1/2 cup cottage cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Fold in bacon or mushrooms if using.
  3. Fill each crust cup about 3/4 full with the filling.
  4. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden and filling is set. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  6. Arrange the grazing board by spreading soft cream cheese or herbed goat cheese on crackers or baguette slices. Top some with smoked salmon, fresh dill, and capers.
  7. Surround with fresh fruits, nuts, olives, and cherry tomatoes for a colorful display.
  8. Add extra chives, dill, or edible flowers as final touches. Serve with chilled sparkling water, fresh juice, or light white wine.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and cottage cheese for smooth filling. Tent with foil if crust edges brown too quickly. Let quiches cool slightly before handling to prevent falling apart. Smoked salmon should be served cold and added just before serving. Mini quiches can be baked a day ahead and reheated gently.

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Keywords: Mother's Day brunch, grazing board, mini quiches, smoked salmon, easy brunch, party platter, savory quiche, elegant brunch

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