Puff pastry appetizers are always a hit — buttery, flaky, and super versatile. Here are a few ideas depending on your vibe:
🧀 Cheesy Puff Pastry Twists
Ingredients: Puff pastry, shredded parmesan or cheddar, egg wash, garlic powder, herbs
How to make:
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Roll out puff pastry, brush with egg wash.
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Sprinkle cheese, garlic powder, and herbs.
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Cut into strips, twist, bake at 400°F (200°C) for ~15 minutes until golden.
🍅 Caprese Bites
Ingredients: Puff pastry, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, pesto, basil
How to make:
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Cut puff pastry into squares.
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Add a dollop of pesto, half a cherry tomato, and a mozzarella cube.
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Bake until puffed and golden, garnish with basil after baking.
🍄 Mushroom & Goat Cheese Tartlets
Ingredients: Puff pastry, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, goat cheese
How to make:
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Sauté mushrooms with garlic and thyme.
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Cut pastry into circles or squares, top with mushrooms and crumbled goat cheese.
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Bake until golden and puffed.
🥓 Bacon & Maple Pinwheels
Ingredients: Puff pastry, cooked bacon, Dijon mustard, maple syrup
How to make:
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Spread mustard and a little maple on pastry, layer bacon.
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Roll, slice into pinwheels.
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Bake until crisp and caramelized.
Want a veggie, meat, or sweet-leaning option? I can tailor a recipe too.
