Caribbean Codfish Quiche Tartlets
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
Experience the authentic flavors of the Caribbean with these savory Codfish Quiche Tartlets, combining flaky pastry with a spiced cod and herb filling.
The islands, wrapped in flaky pastry. Spiced salt-cod and herb filling bakes into golden little tartlets — elegant enough for a party spread, comforting enough to disappear before it gets there.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 Pastry: 250g flour, 125g butter, 5 cl water, 1 egg yolk, 1 pinch salt
- 🫗 Cod Filling: 400g salted cod (morue), 1 red bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 vegetarian pepper, 2 sprigs green onion (cive), 2 sprigs parsley, 3 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1 Tbsp Herbes de Provence, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 lemon (juice)
- 🫗 Custard: 3 eggs, 40 cl heavy cream, 50g grated cheese
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Prepare Pastry:** Mix flour, butter, salt, egg yolk, and water. Form a dough, chill briefly, roll out, and press into tartlet molds.
**Prepare Cod:** Desalt the cod by boiling, drain well, remove bones, and shred finely.
**Sauté Aromatics:** Heat olive oil and sauté onion, peppers, garlic, herbs, and seasonings. Add the shredded cod and lemon juice; cook until fragrant.
**Assemble:** Fill tartlet shells with the cod mixture.
**Add Custard:** Whisk eggs with heavy cream and pour over the cod filling. Top with grated cheese.
**Bake:** Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40 minutes until golden brown.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Caribbean Codfish Quiche Tartlets
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Salinity: Failing to desalt the cod sufficiently will make the tartlets unpleasantly salty.
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Undercooked Crust: If the crust is not firm enough, consider blind baking the shells for 10 minutes before adding the wet filling.
🔄 Variations
Extra Heat: Add a small amount of finely minced habanero if you prefer a spicy kick.
Cheese Swap: Use a sharp cheddar or Gruyère for a stronger flavor contrast with the cod.
🧊 Storage
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Keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain the crust's texture.
💡 Chef Tips
Cod Prep: Ensure the cod is thoroughly shredded and dry after desalting to keep the filling texture consistent and avoid a soggy bottom.
Flavor Depth: Sautéing the aromatics until soft before adding them to the tartlet shells significantly enhances the overall flavor profile.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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