Jalapeo Stars

Turn up the heat at your next gathering with these irresistible Jalapeño Stars—flaky, golden puff pastry filled with a creamy, cheesy, and mildly spicy jalapeño mixture. Perfect as a finger food or party appetizer, these star-shaped bites bring together the rich flavors of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, smoked paprika, and fresh jalapeños for a bold burst of flavor in every bite. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe takes only 20 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes in the oven, making it a go-to for last-minute entertaining. Whether you like a kick of spice or prefer to tone it down by deseeding the jalapeños, these playful puff pastry stars are bound to shine on your snack table. Serve them warm for an indulgent, crowd-pleasing treat that's as charming as it is delicious! Keywords: spicy party appetizers, jalapeño puff pastry recipe, cheesy snacks, easy holiday appetizers.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
• 3 pieces Fresh jalapeños
• 120 grams Cream cheese
• 60 grams Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 piece Egg
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place the puff pastry sheets on a flat surface and allow them to thaw slightly, if frozen, for about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter (approximately 3 inches wide) to cut 12 star shapes from the puff pastry sheets. You may need to re-roll scraps to get the required number of stars.

Step 4

Dice the jalapeños finely, removing seeds if you prefer less heat.

Step 5

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix until well combined.

Step 6

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cheese-jalapeño mixture onto the center of each puff pastry star.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash.

Step 8

Lightly brush the edges of each puff pastry star with the egg wash to ensure a golden-brown finish during baking.

Step 9

Place the filled stars onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each piece.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and crisp.

Step 11

Remove the Jalapeño Stars from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy these delightful, cheesy, and spicy bites!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	391 grams (391.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1320

Total Fat 104.10g	133%
Saturated Fat 49.00g	245%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.50g
Cholesterol 382mg	127%
Sodium 1305mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 67.70g	25%
Dietary Fiber 4.00g	14%
Total Sugars 8.20g
Protein 36.20g	72%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 598mg	46%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 490mg	10%

*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: 69.3%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 20.0%