These Cheesy Puff Pastry Stars make a super easy appetizer for your holiday parties. You can also use them to add a bit of crunch to your winter soups.
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Ingredients list for the Parmesan Puff Pastry Stars
- Puff pastry sheet (If you want to make your own puff pastry, see our post on How to Make Puff Pastry Dough from Scratch.)
- Egg
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped chives and salt, for garnish
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How to Make Parmesan Puff Pastry
Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the puff pastry sheet, use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out individual pastry stars, and place on the baking sheet. Using the beaten egg, apply a thin layer of egg wash to the top of each pastry star. Add parmesan cheese.
Bake until the stars are puffed and golden. Sprinkle with chopped chives and a pinch of salt.
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Parmesan Puff Pastry Stars Recipe
A super easy puff pastry appetizer recipe for a holiday party.
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet (get the recipe here)
- 1 egg
- 5 tablespoons (50g) grated parmesan cheese
- Chopped chives and salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet onto a floured surface. Use a star shaped cookie cutter to cut out individual pastry stars and place half of them them on the baking sheet. Add parmesan cheese and top with another puff pastry star. Using the beaten egg, apply a thin layer of egg wash to the top of each pastry star. You can sprinkle a little cheese on top if you want.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until the stars are puffed and golden. Sprinkle with chopped chives and a pinch of salt. Serve immediately or keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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How did it turn out?
So easy to make. Nice and flaky. Perfect Christmas appetizer.
