Baked Goodness Tray (Printable)
A delicious mix of sweet and savory baked treats perfect for sharing anytime.
# What You Need:
→ Savory Mini Quiches
01 - 1 sheet thawed puff pastry
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 3.4 fl oz whole milk
04 - 2.8 oz grated cheddar cheese
05 - 1.8 oz chopped baby spinach
06 - 1.8 oz halved cherry tomatoes
07 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Cheddar and Herb Scones
08 - 8.8 oz all-purpose flour
09 - 2 tsp baking powder
10 - 2.1 oz cold unsalted butter, cubed
11 - 3.5 oz grated cheddar cheese
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
13 - 5.1 fl oz whole milk
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Double Chocolate Brownies
15 - 4.2 oz unsalted butter, melted
16 - 7.1 oz granulated sugar
17 - 2 large eggs
18 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
19 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
20 - 2.5 oz all-purpose flour
21 - 1/2 tsp salt
22 - 2.8 oz dark chocolate chips
# How To Cook:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F. Line two baking trays and a 12-cup mini muffin tin with parchment or paper liners.
02 - Cut puff pastry into 12 squares and press each into the muffin tin cups. In a bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, salt, and pepper. Fold in cheddar cheese, chopped spinach, and halved cherry tomatoes. Divide the filling evenly among the pastry cups. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until set and golden brown.
03 - Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Rub in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in grated cheddar and chopped chives. Add milk and mix to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface, pat to 3/4-inch thickness, and cut rounds with a 2-inch cutter. Place on a baking tray, brush tops with milk, and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden.
04 - Whisk melted butter with sugar in a bowl. Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt, then gently mix. Fold in dark chocolate chips. Spread the batter evenly into a lined 8-inch square pan. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until just set. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
05 - Present mini quiches, scones, and brownies attractively on a large serving tray for gatherings or afternoon tea.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get three completely different flavor profiles on one beautiful tray—savory, herbaceous, and decadent chocolate—so there's genuinely something for everyone.
- Everything can be prepped ahead and baked together, making it perfect for entertaining without the last-minute stress.
- The combination of textures—flaky pastry, tender scones, and fudgy brownies—creates a memorable eating experience that feels both impressive and comforting.
02 -
- The puff pastry must be kept cold until it goes into the oven—if it gets warm, it won't puff. I learned this the hard way with a flat, dense quiche that taught me a valuable lesson about timing and temperature.
- For the scones, the cold butter is non-negotiable. If your kitchen is warm, chill your bowl and even your flour before starting. I've discovered that even two minutes in the freezer makes a measurable difference.
- Brownies continue to cook as they cool, so it's better to slightly underbake them than overbake. That little jiggle in the center becomes that perfect fudgy texture once they cool completely.
03 -
- You can prepare the quiche filling and scone dough the night before, then assemble and bake everything the morning of your gathering. The brownies are best made fresh the day you're serving, as they stay fresher that way.
- If you're making this for a crowd, the recipe doubles beautifully. I've done it with 24 quiches, two batches of scones, and double brownies, and everything still baked evenly with careful timing.