Description
Golden, flaky puff pastry appetizers are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Bursting with savory or sweet fillings, they are quick to assemble, bake to perfection in just 20 minutes, and can be adapted to any taste or dietary need. Perfect for entertaining, holiday gatherings, or casual family snacking, these bites combine buttery layers with rich, flavorful fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of all-butter puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)
- 1/4 cup caramelized onions
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: roasted vegetables, fig jam, nuts, or seeds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface if needed. Cut into 2-3 inch squares.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar, caramelized onions, thyme, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spoon a small amount of filling onto each pastry square.
- Fold the pastry over the filling if desired and seal edges with a fork, or leave open-faced. Brush lightly with beaten egg.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, or until pastry is golden and puffed. Check early to avoid over-browning.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs, balsamic glaze, or honey drizzle.
Notes
- Keep puff pastry cold until ready to bake for best results.
- Avoid overfilling to maintain crisp layers.
- Cook or drain moist fillings to prevent soggy pastry.
- Can be made vegan or gluten-free with appropriate substitutions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg