Description
Elegant bite-sized puff pastry appetizers topped with creamy goat cheese and sweet fruit preserves, finished with a flaky golden crust and optional garnish for a perfect party snack.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 5 oz goat cheese
- 1/4 cup jam or preserves of choice (such as strawberry, apricot, or guava)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons garnish of choice (chopped nuts, fresh herbs, or dried fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to make an egg wash.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface if needed, then cut it into rectangles about 2 x 3 inches.
- Place the pastry rectangles on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Use a fork to gently press along the edges of each rectangle to create a border.
- Brush the edges of each pastry rectangle with the egg wash.
- Spoon about 2 teaspoons of goat cheese into the center of each rectangle, then top with about 2 teaspoons of jam or preserves.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and add your chosen garnish before serving.
Notes
- You can customize these appetizers with different jams such as fig, blackberry, orange marmalade, or guava.
- For a milder flavor, substitute goat cheese with cream cheese or a soft herbed cheese.
- For a savory version, skip the jam and drizzle honey over the cheese before baking.
- Fresh herbs, chopped nuts, citrus zest, or dried fruit all make excellent garnishes.
- These appetizers are best served warm but also taste good at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in an oven or air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes to maintain crispness.
- Avoid microwaving, as it can make the puff pastry soft instead of flaky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
