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Goat Cheese and Honey Bites

Elegant flaky puff pastry bites filled with creamy goat cheese and finished with sweet honey drizzle, perfect for entertaining.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 16 appetizer bites
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: French, Modern
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Bites
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 8 oz goat cheese
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water
Optional Toppings
  • 0.25 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme optional
  • 0.25 cup crushed pistachios optional
  • 2 tbsp hot honey drizzle optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix goat cheese, cream cheese, and honey together until smooth.
  3. Roll puff pastry lightly and cut into equal squares.
  4. Place small portions of goat cheese filling into the center of each pastry square.
  5. Fold pastry corners slightly inward to shape the bites.
  6. Whisk egg and water together to create egg wash.
  7. Brush pastry edges with egg wash.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  9. Cool slightly before drizzling with honey and adding toppings.
  10. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fig jam or fresh herbs before baking. Serve warm for the creamiest texture and best presentation.