Description
These brie and fruit preserve puff pastry appetizers are a delightful blend of rich, creamy cheese and sweet preserves enveloped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for entertaining or a special treat, these savory-sweet bites are quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces soft cheese (such as brie, goat cheese, or cream cheese)
Fruit Preserves:
- 1/4 cup fruit preserves or chutney (such as fig, apricot, or raspberry)
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry and cut into 9 equal squares.
- Add Fillings: Place cheese and preserves in the center of each square. Fold corners towards the center and lightly pinch to seal.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush pastry edges with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- For a savory variation, try cream cheese with caramelized onions or pesto.
- Unbaked pastries can be refrigerated for up to 4 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry bite
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
