Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
300 g

butternut pumpkin

peeled and cut into 1cm cubes

1 unit

olive oil spray

12 slice

white bread

crusts removed

12 unit

cherry tomatoes

halved

125 g

PHILADELPHIA Spreadable Cream Cheese

3 unit

eggs

0.25 cup

cream

2 tbsp

chives

chopped

1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

pepper

to taste

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 200C (400F).

Step 2
~3 min

Line a baking tray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~3 min

Place pumpkin cubes on the baking tray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~3 min

Spray pumpkin with olive oil.

Step 5
~3 min

Bake for 15 minutes, or until tender.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove crusts from white bread slices.

Step 7
~3 min

Roll each bread slice to flatten.

Step 8
~3 min

Grease 12 muffin pan cups.

Step 9
~3 min

Press the flattened bread into the muffin pan cups.

Step 10
~3 min

Spoon the baked pumpkin and halved cherry tomatoes into the bread-lined muffin cups.

Step 11
~3 min

In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, eggs, cream, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Step 12
~3 min

Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the vegetables in each muffin cup.

Step 13
~3 min

Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 14
~3 min

Let cool slightly before removing from the muffin pans.

Step 15
~3 min

Serve warm or cold.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before baking for extra flavor.

Use different types of cheese for variation.

For a richer flavor, brown the pumpkin slightly before adding it to the quiches.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (baking pumpkin and cheese)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Great for brunch or light lunch.

Can be served warm or cold.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Tomato soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular for Thanksgiving and fall gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Fall Harvest Festivals

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Brunch
Potluck
Holiday

Popularity Score

75/100

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