Big Hairy Warts
Get ready to delight your guests with a whimsical and spooky treat: Big Hairy Warts! These bite-sized puff pastry bites are filled with a luxurious mixture of tangy goat cheese, creamy cream cheese, and fresh chives, creating a rich and flavorful center. The golden, flaky pastry is topped with finely chopped, olive oil-tossed chives, giving them their signature "hairy" look—perfect for a Halloween appetizer or any fun-themed gathering! With quick prep and bake times, these savory snacks are as simple to make as they are to devour. Serve them warm or at room temperature for an eerie yet delicious crowd-pleaser that will have your guests coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package (2 sheets) Puff pastry sheets
- 4 ounces Goat cheese
- 2 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) Fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 large (beaten, for egg wash) Egg
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, chopped chives (reserve a pinch for garnish), salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
Roll out one sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut the sheet into 16 equal squares using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.
Place about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each square.
Carefully gather the corners of each pastry square towards the center, pinching them together to seal. Roll the sealed edges lightly between your hands to form a rough ball shape, leaving the seams slightly visible for texture.
Place the pastry balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Brush each pastry ball lightly with the beaten egg to create a golden, shiny finish when baked.
In a small bowl, toss the remaining chopped chives with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle a small pinch of the oiled chives over each pastry ball to mimic 'hairy' warts.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or a spooky Halloween treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
73 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 138 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 19 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
