Blue Cheese and Herb Bites

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Blue Cheese and Herb Bites, a flaky, golden snack that’s bursting with flavor. Crafted from buttery puff pastry and filled with a creamy blend of blue cheese and cream cheese, these bites are perfectly accented by the freshness of parsley and chives, along with a hint of garlic for depth. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes of prep time, and baked to perfection in under 15 minutes, this recipe creates 12 delectable pastry bites, ideal for entertaining or as an elegant snack. The crispy outer layer combined with the tangy, herbaceous filling offers a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Perfect served warm or at room temperature, these finger foods are sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite at any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 sheet Puff pastry sheet
• 100 grams Blue cheese
• 50 grams Cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Fresh chives
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Finely chop the parsley, chives, and garlic, then set them aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix the blue cheese and cream cheese until smooth.

Step 4

Stir in the parsley, chives, garlic, salt, and black pepper into the cheese mixture until well combined.

Step 5

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet into a rectangle approximately 10x12 inches.

Step 6

Cut the puff pastry into 12 equal squares.

Step 7

Place a teaspoon of the blue cheese mixture into the center of each square.

Step 8

Fold each square into a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for extra security and decoration.

Step 9

In a small bowl, beat the egg with the tablespoon of water to make an egg wash.

Step 10

Brush the egg wash over the tops of the pastry triangles for a golden finish.

Step 11

Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let the bites cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	511.5 grams (511.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2151

Total Fat 156.40g	201%
Saturated Fat 56.40g	282%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.50g
Cholesterol 345mg	115%
Sodium 3815mg	166%
Total Carbohydrate 132.70g	48%
Dietary Fiber 6.30g	23%
Total Sugars 7.00g
Protein 50.60g	101%

Vitamin D 74IU	369%
Calcium 654mg	50%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 746mg	16%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.8%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 24.8%