Star‑Shaped Puff Pastry Bites
Star-Shaped Puff Pastry Bites are festive, buttery appetizers made with flaky puff pastry cut into star shapes and topped with a variety of savory or sweet ingredients—perfect for holidays, parties, or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 18–24 bites (depending on cutter size) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese or goat cheese (optional, for savory)
- 2 tbsp fruit preserves or honey (optional, for sweet)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese, such as cheddar or gruyère (for savory option)
- 1 tbsp chopped herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary, or chives)
- Optional toppings: caramelized onions, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, seeds, or coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut out star shapes using a cookie cutter. Transfer stars to the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each pastry star with egg wash.
- Top with desired fillings: add a dollop of cheese and herbs for savory, or a small spoonful of preserves or honey for sweet.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with herbs, nuts, or seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use store-bought puff pastry for convenience—just make sure it’s fully thawed before using.
- Mix and match toppings to create both sweet and savory varieties on the same tray.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.
- Great for Christmas, New Year’s, or any festive occasion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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