Description
These Puff Pastry Appetizers are flaky, golden, and irresistibly easy to make. Featuring a variety of fillings like Brie, prosciutto, spinach, and feta, these elegant bites are perfect for parties, holidays, or quick snacks. With store-bought puff pastry, you can create impressive, crowd-pleasing appetizers in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry: provides the flaky, buttery base
- 1 egg (beaten): for the golden egg wash
- 1/2 cup Brie cheese: adds a creamy, rich texture
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam: brings a sweet contrast
- 2 tbsp crushed walnuts: adds crunch and nuttiness
- 1/4 cup feta cheese: for tangy flavor
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes: adds Mediterranean depth
- 4 oz sausage meat: savory and hearty filling
- 2 tbsp pesto sauce: aromatic and vibrant
- 1/2 cup spinach (chopped): adds color and nutrients
- 1 clove garlic (minced): enhances flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thaw the puff pastry according to package directions and keep it slightly chilled for easy handling.
- Cut the pastry into squares or rectangles depending on your desired shape.
- Add fillings such as Brie and raspberry jam, feta and sun-dried tomato, or sausage and mustard to each square.
- Fold or roll the pastry over the filling, sealing edges lightly with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a glossy, golden finish.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until puffed and deeply golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Keep puff pastry cold before baking for maximum flakiness.
- Do not overfill to prevent leaks and soggy bottoms.
- Unbaked pastries can be frozen for up to one month and baked from frozen.
- Experiment with sweet and savory fillings for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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