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goat cheese walnut pastry bites

Goat cheese walnut pastry bites that everyone will love!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bites 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious bite-sized pastries filled with creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any gathering.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 sheet of puff pastry
  • 4 oz goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into squares.
  3. In a bowl, mix the goat cheese, chopped walnuts, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  5. Fold the pastry over to create a triangle and seal the edges with a fork.
  6. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For a sweeter touch, add a drizzle of honey on top before serving.
  • These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
  • Experiment with different nuts or cheeses for variety.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg