Cheese and Herb Puff Pastries – Christmas Appetizer
These cheese and herb puff pastries are the undisputed star of your festive appetizers. A golden, crispy puff pastry hides a core of melting cheese flavored with fresh herb butter. Quick, economical, and delicious, these savory bites will delight your guests and create a friendly atmosphere in an instant. A simple recipe for an impressive result that combines the indulgence of cheese and the freshness of aromatics. These golden triangles, served warm, offer an explosion of flavors and textures with every bite. Perfect for year-end celebrations or any festive moment, they pair wonderfully with a crisp white wine or a fruity chutney.
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- 1
Take the puff pastry out of the fridge 10 min. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt butter, let cool slightly and mix with herbs, salt and pepper. Set aside the herb butter.
- 3
Unroll pastry on a floured surface. Cut into 12 squares of 7x7 cm. Place 10g of cheese in the center of each.
- 4
Fold each square into a triangle to enclose the cheese. Press edges to seal and crimp with a fork.
- 5
Beat egg with milk. Brush each triangle with this mixture, then with the herb butter. Add seeds if desired.
- 6
Place triangles on the tray, spaced apart. Bake 18-20 min until golden and crispy.
- 7
Let cool 5 min on a rack. Decorate with pomegranate and rosemary. Serve warm.
- Keep pastry cold for better puffing. Refrigerate for 5 min if it softens.
- Seal edges well to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- Apply herb butter after egg wash to prevent burning and keep herbs fresh.
- For even baking, place an empty baking tray under the one with pastries.
- Serve warm on a large platter. Pair with old-fashioned mustard or fig chutney.
- Wine pairing: crisp white wine (Sauvignon) or light fruity red (Beaujolais).
- Goat Cheese & Honey: replace grated cheese with fresh goat cheese and add a little honey.
- Ham & Cheese: add a piece of white ham or speck.
- Walnuts & Blue Cheese: mix grated cheese with crushed walnuts and crumbled blue cheese.
- Olives & Basil: replace herbs with basil and add black olives.
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