Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly flaky Cheese Pastries from Vegetarian Epicure, a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines buttery puff pastry with a rich, savory cheese filling. Featuring a luscious blend of cream cheese, tangy feta, gooey mozzarella, and fresh herbs like parsley and dill, these pastries are seasoned to perfection with garlic, salt, and black pepper. Each square of golden puff pastry is lovingly folded into a triangle, brushed with a glossy egg wash, and optionally topped with sesame seeds for extra texture and flavor. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, these vegetarian pastries are perfect for appetizers, parties, or an indulgent snack. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and watch them disappear in moments!
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets slightly to even out their thickness.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, divide each puff pastry sheet into 4 equal squares, making a total of 8 squares.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, feta cheese, shredded mozzarella, parsley, dill, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
Place a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.
Fold each square into a triangle by bringing two opposite corners together, enclosing the filling. Press the edges firmly with a fork to seal them.
Transfer the assembled pastries to the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each pastry.
Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg using a pastry brush. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if using.
Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for a delicious vegetarian treat!
Calories |
2002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 161.2 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.2 g | 406% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 568 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 4156 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.4 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1568 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 559 mg | 12% | |
*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.