Miniature Shrimp Quiches

1 cup swiss cheese shredded, (4 ounces)
1/2 cup shrimp, cooked finely chopped
2 tablespoons chives chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
2 large eggs beaten
1/2 cup cream, half and half
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
1 dash red hot pepper sauce (eg. Tabasco)

Pastry Shells
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 package cream cheese softened, (4 ounces)
1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 C. + 1 T. water

PASTRY SHELLS: Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended; stir in flour and salt. Add water and blend just until incorporated. Cover and chill 1 hour. Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Place in ungreased miniature (1 3/4-inch) muffin pans, shaping each ball into a shell.

QUICHE: Combine first 4 ingredients, spoon evenly into pastry shells. Combine eggs and remaining ingredients, stirring well; pour mixture evenly into pastry shells.

Bake at 350F for 30 to 35 minutes or until set.

Yield: 3 dozen