Description
Delightful star-shaped cheese appetizers topped with red pepper jelly, perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 250 g), thawed
- 150 g cream cheese (softened)
- 100 g sharp cheddar (or Gruyère), shredded
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- ½ cup red pepper jelly (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out stars (reroll scraps if necessary).
- Mix cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Place half of the pastry stars on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add 1 tsp of cheese mixture in the center of each.
- Top with another star, pressing edges lightly to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then top each star with a small spoonful of red pepper jelly.
- Garnish with a tiny sprig of rosemary or thyme for a festive touch.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before use.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese.
- These appetizers can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg