Goat Cheese and Jam Puff Pastry Bites Recipe
These Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Appetizers are elegant, easy-to-make bites perfect for any gathering. Featuring flaky puff pastry topped with creamy goat cheese, sweet jam, and fresh thyme, they offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 12 appetizers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but cold)
Topping
- ⅓ cup jam or preserves (apricot or sour cherry recommended)
- 3 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves separated into small pieces)
Instructions
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed but still cold puff pastry sheet. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the sheet into 12 equal squares. Place the squares onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add Goat Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over each puff pastry square, ensuring each piece has a generous amount.
- Top with Jam and Thyme: Add about a teaspoon of your chosen jam or preserves on top of the goat cheese on each puff pastry square. Sprinkle small pieces of fresh thyme leaves over the jam and cheese to add a fragrant, herbal note.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the appetizers for 15-18 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the appetizers to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry remains cold before baking for optimal flakiness.
- Apricot or sour cherry jam pairs beautifully with goat cheese, but feel free to experiment with other fruit preserves.
- Fresh thyme is preferred for its bright flavor, but dried thyme can be used in a pinch.
- These appetizers can be made ahead and reheated briefly in a low oven.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
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