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Sunny Picnic Quiches

Updated 15 March 2024 Published 23 April 2015 67 Comments

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Sunny Picnic Quiches.

Delicious Sunny Picnic Quiches made with chorizo, pepper, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for making with children and ideal for lunchboxes!

Sunny Picnic Quiches on a platter and one cut in 2 on plate.

To celebrate the release of ‘Annie’ on Blu-ray and DVD on Monday 27th April, I was challenged to develop a suitable recipe.

The film stars Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhané, Wallis, and Cameron Diaz who bring the film up to date for a whole new generation.

“The sun will come out tomorrow” is a famous line from the song ‘Tomorrow’, so this is where I drew my inspiration from.

Annie - Sony Pictures

These Sunny Picinic Quiches are great for making with the kids and they can also enjoy them in their lunchboxes like mine have done.

By chance, it also happens to be National Picnic Day today so there is no excuse not to start singing (like I’ve been doing all week) and to get baking!

Sunny Picnic Quiches, National Picnic Day, lunchbox, child friendly, mini quiches, chorizo, peppers, cheddar

Just looking at these little quiches puts a smile on my face and better still they taste divine with their light puff pastry cases.

I’m sure Annie would have approved due to her sunny outlook on life. Hers is an inspirational story of rags to riches which I think in the current economic climate is particularly poignant!

I noticed that the Blu-ray & DVD feature sing-alongs including 5 iconic songs from the movie: “Hard Knock Life,” “Tomorrow,” “I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here,” “Opportunity” and “I Don’t Need Anything But You.” This is my kind of movie as I don’t need much of an excuse to start singing and just like baking it’s good for the soul!

Annie, Blue-ray, DVD, release 27 April 2015

I do hope you and your kids will have a go at making these Sunny Picnic Quiches and let’s hope that the weather continues being sunny like it has been for the last couple of weeks!

Annie, Blue-ray, DVD, release 27 April 2015
A still from ‘Annie’.

I’m entering these mini quiches into the following blog challenges:

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If I’ve whet your appetite for mini quiches you might like to check out the following:

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  • Cajun Tortilla Mini Quiches
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Sunny Picnic Quiches

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Sunny Picnic Quiches

Delicious Sunny Picnic Quiches made with chorizo, pepper and cheddar cheese, perfect for making with the kids and ideal for lunchboxes!
Course Light Lunch
Cuisine British
Prep Time 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 50 minutes minutes
Servings 14
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 375 g Pack of ready rolled puff pastry
  • 110 g Cheddar cheese grated
  • 45 g Spanish Chorizo slices chopped (the translucent type)
  • 7 Cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ Red pepper
  • ¼ Yellow pepper
  • ¼ Orange pepper
  • 3 Eggs large
  • 150 ml Semi-skimmed milk
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 190⁰C
  • Unroll the pastry sheet and give it a little roll with a rolling pin to make slightly thinner.
  • Cut out circles using a 10 cm pastry cutter and re-roll the rest of the pastry to make more circles until all the pastry is used up. (Should make 14 circles).
  • Press the pastry circles gently into the wells of 2 muffin trays.
  • Place the muffin trays in the fridge for the pastry to rest.
  • Meanwhile, slice 2 slices out of each cherry tomato.
  • Then slice the peppers into thin strips about 1 – 1 ¼ cm long (to fit around the tomatoes).
  • Whisk the eggs and then whisk in the milk and a pinch of salt.
  • Sprinkle half the grated cheese equally amongst the pastry cases (a thin layer), then add a layer of chopped chorizo and finish with the rest of the cheese followed by a grinding of pepper.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the cases ensuring they are all equally level.
  • Gently place a tomato slice into the centre of each case followed by alternate coloured slices of pepper to surround and form the sun rays. (Or if you haven’t the patience just scatter over).
  • Place in the oven for about 25 minutes or until the pastry is cooked and top golden.
  • Serve hot or cold.

NB: This is a commissioned post.

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  1. Julie McPherson

    12/06/2017 at 6:51 pm

    These Sunny Picnic Quiches are the ultimate portable food, and absolutely perfect for a picnic. Commenting as BritMums Baking Round-up Editor. 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/06/2017 at 11:04 pm

      Thanks Julie, I’ve also used them at parties as part of a buffet:-)

      Reply
  2. Janice

    28/05/2017 at 8:11 pm

    These look so good, really simple to make and easy to pop in your mouth too!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      28/05/2017 at 11:51 pm

      Thanks Janice, I do love a mini quiche:-)

      Reply
  3. Amy Fidler

    17/03/2017 at 7:52 am

    Great for picnics x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      17/03/2017 at 11:05 am

      Definitely Amy:-)

      Reply
  4. Amy Fidler

    18/02/2017 at 11:25 am

    Wow love these ideal for picnics x

    Reply
  5. Martina Evans

    29/10/2015 at 10:44 am

    These look lovely! Going to make these with the kids. Can’t wait to try them. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/10/2015 at 2:02 pm

      Thanks Martina, enjoy:-)

      Reply
  6. Maya Russell

    29/08/2015 at 9:01 am

    These look really tasty! I have never watched Annie but I know the Tomorrow song!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/08/2015 at 7:51 pm

      I much preferred this modern version to the original!

      Reply
  7. Jacqueline Roberts

    23/08/2015 at 7:08 am

    I love quiche filling but dislike the pastry, I wonder if these might be the answer?

    Reply
  8. Natalie Crossan

    25/05/2015 at 7:21 pm

    Oh wow these look so summery and delightful – will have to give it a try 🙂 xxx

    Reply
    • Camilla

      26/05/2015 at 11:42 pm

      Thank you Natalie:-)

      Reply
  9. Oksana Fitzgerald

    24/05/2015 at 8:22 pm

    these look so yummy!

    Reply
  10. Ursula Hunt

    24/05/2015 at 11:21 am

    These went down well at my Eurovision party

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/05/2015 at 12:08 am

      Fabulous, so pleased to hear that:-)

      Reply
  11. kayleigh watkins

    22/05/2015 at 10:56 am

    my mum used to make a large quiche to take on picnics/days out so I definitely want to try to make these for my children thank you for a wonderful recipe xxx

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/05/2015 at 11:44 pm

      Thanks Kayleigh:-)

      Reply
  12. Elizabeth

    20/05/2015 at 8:08 am

    Mmm these sound scrummy! Come and cook for our picnics, will you? 🙂 Thank you for sharing with the no waste food challenge! 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      20/05/2015 at 11:15 am

      Thanks Elizabeth, I’m sure you don’t need my help LOL:-)

      Reply
  13. Anne Wallwin

    13/05/2015 at 1:41 pm

    these are lovely and ideal for picnics. Our plan this year is to spend more time outside as a family so picnics will definately be a big feature. I’d also put these in my son’s lunch box for school.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/05/2015 at 11:35 pm

      Thanks Anne. My kids love having little quiches in their lunchboxes which I often make with the leftover pastry from the main quiche I’m making:-)

      Reply
  14. June Etherington

    11/05/2015 at 3:23 pm

    Going to make these with the grandchildren. They look delicious

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/05/2015 at 10:06 pm

      Thank you June:)

      Reply
  15. tracy sinclair

    11/05/2015 at 3:19 pm

    These are lovely, i think the kids (and adults) would much prefer them this way, just the right size for picnics and lunch boxes x

    Reply
  16. Ursula Hunt

    11/05/2015 at 10:36 am

    Making these for my husbands birthday buffet, they will make great finger foods

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/05/2015 at 11:28 am

      Fab Ursula:-)

      Reply
  17. tiggerific1973

    04/05/2015 at 6:14 pm

    hmmm they do look good!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/05/2015 at 11:29 pm

      Thank you, they tasted fab too:-)

      Reply
  18. Catherine Gregory

    30/04/2015 at 6:42 pm

    Hmm these look amazing!!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/05/2015 at 9:34 am

      Thank you Catherine:-)

      Reply
  19. kathderoet

    30/04/2015 at 7:46 am

    These look so tasty and they truly make me think of holidays in Spain and sunny skies. x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/05/2015 at 9:37 am

      Aah, thank you Kath:-)

      Reply
  20. Sarah Maison Cupcake

    28/04/2015 at 10:49 am

    I loved the original film and the remake looked great when I saw the trailer. Sadly not something Ted would agree to see so I’ll have to wait until it appears on telly at Christmas in 3 years’ time!!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      28/04/2015 at 1:09 pm

      Shame Sarah!

      Reply
  21. Lucy @ BakingQueen74

    25/04/2015 at 8:58 pm

    these look lovely, great for a picnic! Annie brings back great childhood memories, will look up the DVD for my kiddies.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/04/2015 at 10:10 pm

      Thanks Lucy, I can’t wait to see it:-)

      Reply
  22. Rosie Wilcock

    25/04/2015 at 1:54 pm

    Definitely going to try these now the weather is getting better, they look yummy

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/04/2015 at 10:13 pm

      Thank you Rosie:-)

      Reply
  23. Heather Haigh

    25/04/2015 at 10:45 am

    Those look really tasty and fun, making me want to go on a picnic now. Sadly it’s raining right now, but soon….

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/04/2015 at 11:54 pm

      Same here Heather but “the sun will come out tomorrow”;-)

      Reply
  24. Debi @ Life Currents

    24/04/2015 at 5:39 pm

    These look so good! I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/04/2015 at 8:07 pm

      Thank you Debbi – let’s hope it stays sunny:-)

      Reply
  25. Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish

    24/04/2015 at 4:43 pm

    That is one of my favorite movies! Took my girls to watch it in the theater; can’t wait to own the DVD. Love these little sunny quiches so perfectly inspired by the song Tomorrow. And now I can’t get the song out of my head. “Tomorrow, tomorrow, it’s only a day away!!!” Love it!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/04/2015 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks Suzy! I’m getting a copy of Monday so look forward to seeing it then and then I can sing a bit more:-)

      Reply
  26. Choclette

    24/04/2015 at 3:46 pm

    Can’t stop singing Tomorrow now! Amazing how these songs we don’t think of from one year to the next, leap back at just a mention. Your quiches look super cute.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/04/2015 at 4:21 pm

      Thanks Choclette! It’s day four here, I think I need hypnotism or something to remove this song from my head LOL!

      Reply
  27. peter @feedyoursoultoo

    24/04/2015 at 2:25 pm

    These look great Camilla.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/04/2015 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks Peter;-)

      Reply
  28. sarah

    24/04/2015 at 1:05 pm

    so cute! perfect size to pack away on a picnic. 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/04/2015 at 1:12 pm

      Thank you Sarah:-)

      Reply
  29. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    24/04/2015 at 12:10 pm

    These look lovely. I hope the nice weather lasts as wlel.

    Reply
  30. Anukampa

    24/04/2015 at 12:00 pm

    wow..they look so colourful…and yes the presentation looks great too with the sunlight

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/04/2015 at 12:04 pm

      Aah thank you Anukampa:-)

      Reply
  31. Jane McColl

    24/04/2015 at 10:21 am

    these are just perfect for parties and picnics, so cute!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/04/2015 at 12:10 pm

      Thank you Jane:-)

      Reply
  32. Ursula Hunt

    24/04/2015 at 9:58 am

    These will go down a treat at our picnics

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/04/2015 at 12:10 pm

      Glad to hear it:-)

      Reply
  33. Michelle Utterlyscrummy

    23/04/2015 at 8:47 pm

    What a fab recipe for lunchboxes and picnics 🙂 Here’s hoping for continued sunny weather! These would be a welcome snack come rain or shine.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/04/2015 at 11:55 pm

      Thanks Michelle;-)

      Reply
  34. kellie@foodtoglow

    23/04/2015 at 8:05 pm

    You know you are jinxing us posting a sunny recipe accompanied by a sunny picture! But really, how cute are these. Lovely and tempting.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/04/2015 at 11:55 pm

      I believe it’s due to rain tomorrow LOL:-)

      Reply
  35. Emily Leary

    23/04/2015 at 7:02 pm

    They look like good fun and very tasty.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/04/2015 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks Emily, yes the got a big thumbs up especially from the kids who had them in their packed lunches today:-)

      Reply
  36. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

    23/04/2015 at 5:59 pm

    This are just lovely Camilla! Very sunny and cheerful indeed. Love the outside sun filled photography!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/04/2015 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks Helen, yes the sun definitely came out for me as it had been quite cloudy here yesterday:-)

      Reply

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