Fig & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Bites Recipe
Delight your guests with these elegant Fig & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Bites, a perfect blend of sweet fig jam, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts, all nestled in flaky golden puff pastry cups. Ideal as an appetizer or party snack, these bite-sized treats are easy to make and baked to perfection for a sophisticated flavor combination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- All purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in fridge overnight
- ½ cup fig jam
- 4 oz. log goat cheese
- ½ cup raw walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Generously spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the puff pastry: Dust your countertop and rolling pin with all-purpose flour. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet into a 10-inch by 15-inch rectangle. Using a large knife, cut the pastry into 24 squares approximately 2.5 inches each, arranged as 4 columns by 6 rows. Place each square into a muffin tin cup, pressing gently to form a cup shape. Prick the bottom of each cup twice with a fork to prevent excessive puffing during baking.
- Fill the pastry cups: Spoon ½ to ¾ teaspoon of fig jam into each pastry cup. Top with a few crumbles of goat cheese, then add about 1 teaspoon of chopped walnuts or pecans on top.
- Apply egg wash: Beat the egg lightly with a fork. Using a pastry brush, brush the edges of each puff pastry cup with the egg wash to ensure a beautiful golden crust when baked.
- Bake the bites: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the goat cheese has melted nicely.
- Finish and serve: Remove the bites from the oven and immediately sprinkle with finely chopped rosemary and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin using a fork. Serve warm. Makes 24 bites.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed for easy handling and even baking.
- Use a fork to prick the pastry bottoms to prevent them from puffing excessively and losing shape.
- Walnuts or pecans can be substituted based on preference or availability.
- These bites are best served fresh and warm but can be reheated gently in the oven.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; just extend baking time slightly if baking from cold.
Keywords: fig jam, goat cheese, puff pastry, appetizer, bite-sized, party snack, walnuts, savory, sweet
