Cheese on a Pedestal
Elevate your appetizer game with "Cheese on a Pedestal," a stunning blend of flaky puff pastry, creamy brie or goat cheese, and a drizzle of golden honey. These elegant, bite-sized creations feature perfectly puffed pastry bases topped with luscious cheese, fresh thyme, and a touch of salt and black pepper for a gourmet finish. The recipe is simple yet sophisticated, with a prep time of just 15 minutes and a bake time of 20. Perfect for entertaining, these warm, flavorful bites can be served straight from the oven or at room temperature, making them an irresistible centerpiece for any gathering. Keywords: puff pastry appetizer, brie cheese recipe, gourmet snack, honey and thyme appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 200 grams brie cheese or goat cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet to about 1/8-inch thick.
Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut out 16 circles from the puff pastry. Set aside 8 circles for the bases, and use a smaller round cutter to cut out the centers of the other 8 circles, forming rings.
Place the 8 full pastry circles on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the edges with water, then place a pastry ring on top of each to form a raised border.
Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pastry pedestals lightly with the egg wash.
Bake the pastry pedestals in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
While the pastries are baking, cut the cheese into 8 even portions that fit neatly onto the pedestals.
Once the pastries have cooled slightly, place a piece of cheese on top of each pedestal.
Drizzle the cheese with honey and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
Optionally, return the assembled pedestals to the warm oven for 1-2 minutes to slightly soften the cheese.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.5 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 414 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 91 mg | 2% | |
*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.
