Description
Gourmet savory mushroom puff pastry bites deliver elegant Mediterranean flavors in compact, crispy parcels. Creamy mushroom filling nestled in golden, flaky pastry promises delightful appetizers you’ll savor with each delicate, irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package puff pastry (about 17.3 ounces / 490 grams, thawed)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms (button or cremini, finely chopped)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400°F (200°C) to ensure proper heating for the pastry bites.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature. Sauté chopped onions until translucent and softened, creating a fragrant base for the filling.
- Introduce finely chopped mushrooms to the skillet, cooking until they develop a rich, caramelized color and release their moisture.
- Incorporate minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper into the mushroom mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly and enhance the aromatic profile.
- Remove the mushroom mixture from heat and allow it to cool slightly, preventing the cream cheese from melting too quickly.
- Blend the cooled mushroom mixture with softened cream cheese and grated Parmesan, creating a creamy and cohesive filling.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, cutting into uniform squares or circles for consistent sizing.
- Deposit a modest portion of the mushroom-cheese mixture at the center of each pastry piece.
- Carefully fold the pastry over the filling, forming a triangular or half-moon shape. Seal the edges firmly, using a fork to create a decorative crimp and prevent filling from escaping.
- Whisk an egg and delicately brush the pastry surfaces to achieve a lustrous, golden-brown finish when baked.
- Arrange the prepared pastry bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry turns a beautiful golden brown and becomes crisp and flaky.
- Allow the mushroom puff pastry bites to cool briefly before serving, letting the filling set and preventing potential burns.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping mushrooms with caramelized onions, roasted bell peppers, or shredded chicken for variety.
- Ensure mushrooms are completely dry after cooking to prevent soggy pastry edges during baking.
- Make these bites vegetarian-friendly by using plant-based cream cheese and skipping Parmesan cheese.
- Prepare filling ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 2 days, saving precious preparation time when hosting guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg