Description
These Goat Cheese and Honey Bites are a delightful combination of creamy goat cheese, sweet honey, and flaky puff pastry. Perfect for entertaining or as a savory snack, these bites are easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional for extra creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus more for drizzling)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pistachios (optional)
- fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare pastry: Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 12 small squares or circles.
- Make filling: In a bowl, mix goat cheese, cream cheese (if using), honey, and black pepper until smooth.
- Fill pastry: Place a small spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square. Fold corners up slightly or leave open-faced for a rustic look.
- Brush with egg wash: Whisk the egg with water and brush edges of the pastry with the egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Finish: Let cool slightly, then drizzle with extra honey and sprinkle with chopped nuts and herbs if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Perfect as an appetizer or party bite.
- You can prep these ahead and bake just before serving.
- For a savory twist, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or caramelized onions to the filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
