Description
Delightful star-shaped pastries filled with soft cheese and topped with jam and nuts, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup soft cheese (like Brie or Camembert)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons apricot or fig jam
- 2 tablespoons crushed nuts (like walnuts or almonds)
- A pinch salt
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out star shapes from the puff pastry.
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Add the Cheese: Place a small piece of soft cheese in the center of each star-shaped pastry. Fold the tips of the stars slightly inwards to gently enclose the cheese.
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Egg Wash: Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush the pastry stars with the egg wash. This will give them a golden brown color when baked.
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Bake: Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
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Add Toppings: Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool slightly. Top each pastry with a small dollop of jam and sprinkle with crushed nuts. Add a touch of rosemary or thyme for garnish if desired.
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Serve: Serve warm as an appetizer or a delightful snack.
Notes
- Cheese Variations: Feel free to experiment with different types of soft cheese to suit your taste.
- Sweet or Savory Option: Adjust the topping to be more savory by using caramelized onions or a savory jam.
- Storage: Leftover pastries can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg