Quick and easy puff pastry bites for a perfect aperitif!

Appetizer
Very Easy
35 min
720 Kcal

For an impromptu aperitif or a homemade touch to your buffets, these puff pastry bites are just perfect! :) Easy to prepare, they combine the sweetness of cream cheese, the kick of sun-dried tomatoes, the flavor of pesto and the crunch of olives. The kind of treat you can nibble on without counting... With their crisp, golden puff pastry, they're perfect for any occasion. What's more, you can personalize them to suit your tastes! A quick recipe that guarantees a successful aperitif every time ;)

Ingredients

4

Materials

  • Fork
  • Brush
  • Knife

Preparation

Preparation15 min
Cook time20 min
  • Quick and easy puff pastry bites for a perfect aperitif! - Preparation step 1Place the rectangular puff pastry on a baking sheet and spread with cream cheese.
    Season with salt and pepper.
  • Quick and easy puff pastry bites for a perfect aperitif! - Preparation step 2Cover with the second puff pastry.
  • Quick and easy puff pastry bites for a perfect aperitif! - Preparation step 3Cut the dough into squares.
    * Use your fingers as a guide; each square should be about three fingers wide.
  • Quick and easy puff pastry bites for a perfect aperitif! - Preparation step 4Make round indentations in the squares, then prick them with a fork.
  • Quick and easy puff pastry bites for a perfect aperitif! - Preparation step 5Brush with beaten egg.
  • Quick and easy puff pastry bites for a perfect aperitif! - Preparation step 6Place toppings in the center of the puff pastry: olives, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto.
  • Quick and easy puff pastry bites for a perfect aperitif! - Preparation step 7Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F/180°C for 20 minutes.
  • Quick and easy puff pastry bites for a perfect aperitif! - Preparation step 8And there you have it, they're ready!

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FAQ ❓

How long can I keep these puff pastries?

You can keep them for 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
You can replace it with another spread (fresh goat cheese, for example) or a pesto sauce of your choice.
You can add any topping you like to your puff pastries! Don't hesitate to use leftovers, such as pieces of smoked salmon used in these verrines, for example.
Yes, you can prepare them in advance and freeze them!

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 720Kcal
  • Carbo: 49.6g
  • Total fat: 51g
  • Saturated fat: 30g
  • Proteins: 13.4g
  • Fibers: 4.1g
  • Sugar: 5.7g
  • ProPoints: 20
  • SmartPoints: 29
Nutritional information for 1 serving (181g)

Cookware

oven

Attributes

Suitable for freezing
Zero waste
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Juliette HessJuliette Hess
I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
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5/5, 5 votes 1 comment

anonymous

Quick easy and I have 2 pkts of the stuff. Thanks!

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