puff pastry appetizer

Puff pastry appetizers are quick, elegant, and incredibly versatile. Here’s a crowd-pleasing Savory Puff Pastry Appetizer idea, plus a few variations to suit your taste or event:

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🧀 Cheese & Herb Puff Pastry Twists

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought, thawed)

• 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)

• 1/2 cup grated cheese (Parmesan, Gruyère, or cheddar work great)

• 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning)

• Optional: a pinch of garlic powder or chili flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth it out.

3. Brush the entire sheet with beaten egg.

4. Sprinkle cheese, herbs, and seasonings evenly over half the sheet.

5. Fold the pastry in half over the filling, gently press down.

6. Cut into strips (about 1-inch wide), twist each strip a few times and place on the baking sheet.

7. Brush tops with egg wash.

8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.

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🔄 Tasty Variations

• Mini Tomato & Mozzarella Tarts – Cut pastry into squares, top with tomato slice, mozzarella, and a basil leaf.

• Prosciutto & Fig Spirals – Spread fig jam, layer thin prosciutto, roll and slice into pinwheels.

• Spinach & Feta Triangles – Fill squares with sautéed spinach, crumbled feta, and fold into triangles.

Would you like a vegan version or one themed for a party or holiday?