Holiday Appetizer Puffs
Elevate your holiday entertaining with these irresistible Holiday Appetizer Puffs! Crafted with flaky golden puff pastry and a creamy, cheesy filling infused with bold sharp cheddar, garlic, and fragrant dried parsley, these bite-sized delights are the perfect balance of indulgence and elegance. Quick to prepare in just under 40 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe boasts versatility with optional festive toppings like tart cranberries and fresh chives for a pop of color and flavor. Ideal for holiday parties, family gatherings, or any special occasion, these savory puffs are a surefire way to impress your guests. Serve them warm or room temperature for a stress-free appetizer everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 0.5 cup cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp chopped chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove the puff pastry sheets from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for 10-15 minutes until pliable but still cold.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out each puff pastry sheet to slightly flatten and even out the surface.
Using a 2-3 inch round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out circles from the puff pastry sheets. Re-roll scraps to cut out more circles, as needed.
Place half of the pastry circles on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each circle.
Brush the edges of the pastry circles with a light coating of the egg wash (whisk together the egg and water).
Top each filled circle with another pastry circle, pressing the edges gently to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges securely.
Brush the tops of the assembled puffs with more egg wash for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
Remove the puffs from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheets.
If desired, garnish each puff with a small piece of cranberry and a sprinkle of chopped chives for a festive touch.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1941 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.7 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.1 g | 410% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 546 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 2572 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 56.3 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1091 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 611 mg | 13% | |
*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.
