Gluten Free Cheddar Dill Tartlets (Mini Quiche)

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These Gluten Free Cheddar Dill Tartlets are a family favorite for breakfasts, brunches, parties, and showers. Watch them disappear quickly!

overhead shot of gluten free cheddar dill tartlets in rows on white plate.

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My kids' birthdays are both in June, six days apart. Because they were summer babies, and because my mom and dad have an in-ground pool at their house, the most logical birthday themes were always pool parties. Every summer for two weekends back to back we would throw the best kids' birthday parties you could have, at least back then. Maybe nowadays all these over-the-top people trying to outdo each other on social media would beg to differ.

Any time our family threw a party, lots of great food would be involved. It didn't matter that the kids could've cared less to get out of the pool to eat because we adults would want something yummy, haha! So we'd make plenty of good party food for us, and plenty of kid-friendly bites for them. These cheddar dill tartlets seemed to always find their way onto any of our food tables, no matter the occasion. They're so easy to make, they can be made ahead, and they are addictive as ever!

why make cheddar dill tartlets

They're quick
They're easy
They can be made ahead
You can customize them
Everyone will love them!

here's what you'll need

ingredients for cheddar dill tartlets measured out and labeled on granite countertop.

Gluten free pie crust -- my gf pie crust is the BEST and it's so easy to roll out. I seem to always have a disk of it in my fridge or freezer.
Half and half -- if you don't have half and half in your area, use equal amounts of whole milk and heavy cream.
Dill -- dill is what makes these so addictive. I used fresh here, but dried works just as well (maybe better actually). My mom has always used dried dill and the flavor comes through so much better with dried.

let's make these little quiche

Roll out pie crust dough to ¼-inch thick.
Cut out circles using a 2½-inch cutter.
Press circles into mini muffin pan (affiliate link).
Chill until firm.
Mix eggs with half and half, dill, salt and pepper, whisking until well combined.
Place roughly 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar into each chilled pie crust.
Slowly pour egg mixture over cheese, filling ¾ full.
Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. They will depuff as they cool.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

cheddar dill tartlets faqs

Can I use milk instead of half and half?

This recipe has only been tested using half and half, and milk alone would make a very loose filling that most likely won't set properly. But if you can’t find half and half in your area, combine equal parts milk and heavy cream to make half and half.

How do I make this dairy free?

I haven’t tried this recipe dairy free, but if you can find an unflavored dairy-free creamer I would use that. Brands such as Califia, Blue Diamond, and Silk may have options. I wouldn't substitute with just dairy-free milk as it won't be thick enough.

I don’t like dill/cheddar cheese. Can I use a different herb/cheese?

Absolutely! You can change up the herbs and cheeses to suit your tastes. For herbs, try chives, parsley, basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, or tarragon, for example. Gruyere, fontina, Swiss, Havarti, parmesan, or goat cheese are just a few examples of cheeses you can substitute.

Can I add proteins?

I haven’t tried this with added proteins, but if you add something like bacon or sausage, cook it first and make sure to finely chop it.

What’s the best way to serve these mini tartlets?

I like to serve these at room temperature, but you can also serve them straight from the oven, warm, or even cold from the fridge. They're that good!

two small white square plates with a tartlet on each plate and a large white square platter filled with tartlets in the background.

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CRUSTLESS MINI QUICHE OPTIONS

Don’t have time to make your own pie crust? Trust me, I understand. We always have to make everything ourselves so it can get very overwhelming when we’re trying to make more than one dish. When I was first diagnosed with celiac, my mom made these to bring to our Easter brunch, but she didn’t have a recipe for gluten free pie crust (and neither did I at the time). So she made them crustless and they were just as good without the crust as they are with the crust!!

When making them crustless, make sure your pan is nonstick or even add a little nonstick spray or melted butter to each well before pouring the cheese and filling mixture into each. That will ensure the little crustless quiches slide right out!

up close bite shot of one gf cheddar dill tartlet on small white square plate.

Y'all have gotta try these gluten free cheddar dill tartlets. There's a reason they've been made by my family for over 40 years. After you try one, you'll see why it's hard to stop there.