Goat Cheese Walnut Pastry Bites: A Savory Delight Awaits!
Goat Cheese Walnut Pastry Bites are a delicious and savory appetizer that combines creamy goat cheese with crunchy walnuts, all wrapped in flaky pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares.
- In a bowl, mix the goat cheese, chopped walnuts, salt, and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the goat cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs like thyme or rosemary with the cheese.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg