Puff pastry bites with cheese and honey

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Puff pastry bites with cheese and honey
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97
Calories per serving
  • Energy Kcal 97
  • Carbohydrates g 7.7
  •   of which sugars g 2.6
  • Protein g 1.6
  • Fats g 6.7
  •   of which saturated fat g 2.59
  • Fiber g 0.3
  • Cholesterol mg 18
  • Sodium mg 147
  • Vegetarian
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Prep time: 20 min
  • Cook time: 10 min
  • Makes: 20
  • Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

When you think about Italian gatherings, puff pastry bites are totally a must-have. Why? Because they are easy to share and a bit special. These cheese and honey appetizers bring a fun mix of sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for an aperitivo! And the goat cheese with chestnut honey? Really, it’s something else. It gives each bite a tangy and slightly bitter kick. Way more interesting than your usual snack, for sure. Chestnut honey isn't just sweet—it's got this earthy touch that pairs perfectly with the soft, tender cheese. Using ready-made puff pastry? Honestly, it makes everything so much easier, letting you whip these up in no time—ideal for those unexpected guests or when you want to impress without spending ages in the kitchen.

You know, people often like to mix things up. Maybe swap in rosemary honey or try a brie version. But, the classic goat cheese and chestnut honey combo really gives these puff pastry bites that Italian flair. You'll find similar bites all over Italy—pretty much everywhere. Not always the same, but always simple, quick, and spot-on with a glass of wine or a spritz. These easy puff pastry recipes are perfect for parties or just hanging with friends. And look, they’re always a hit because of that crispy, flaky crust everyone loves. Some folks get creative, rolling cheese into cigar shapes or adding herbs, making it even more fun. Whether you're adding these to a larger spread of savory puff pastry ideas or serving them solo, they’re perfect for casual nights or fancy get-togethers. With gooey cheese, golden pastry, and a drizzle of honey, you get a bit of everything in each bite—moist, golden, and just the right balance of sweet and savory all in one. Really, really good.

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INGREDIENTS

97
Calories per serving
Ingredients for 20 bites
Puff pastry 0.5 lb (230 g) - round
Fresh goat cheese 2.8 oz (80 g)
Chestnut honey 3 tbsp (60 g)
Thyme to taste
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Fine salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
For brushing
Egg yolks 1
Whole milk 1 spoonful
Preparation

How to prepare Puff pastry bites with cheese and honey

To prepare the puff pastry bites with cheese and honey, first season the goat cheese with a drizzle of olive oil 1, salt 2, and pepper, and mix to obtain a homogeneous cream 3.

Roll out the puff pastry on the work surface and cut out 40 discs with a pastry cutter with a diameter of 1.4 inches 4, then transfer 20 of these discs onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 5. Cut the remaining discs with a smaller pastry cutter, with a diameter of 1 inch 6,

then remove the central part to obtain rings 0.4 inches wide 7. At this point, prick the discs you have placed on the baking sheet with a fork 8 and brush them with the milk and yolk mixture you previously whisked together 9.

Place a puff pastry ring on top of each disc 10 and pour a teaspoon of cheese cream in the center 11: if you wish, you can use a pastry bag. Bake in a preheated static oven at 390°F for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and add some thyme leaves 12.

Finally, pour the chestnut honey into a small bowl, add the stripped thyme 13 and mix well 14. Garnish your puff pastry bites with cheese and honey with the thyme honey and serve them with the small bowl on the side 15!

Storage

It is recommended to consume the puff pastry bites with cheese and honey immediately to maintain their crispness.

Tip

You can sprinkle the discs with paprika after brushing them. Additionally, you can enrich the goat cheese cream with chopped nuts to add a crunchy note!

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