Description
A delightful puff pastry filled with sweet figs and creamy goat cheese, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry
- 8 fresh figs, sliced
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut it into squares or circles.
- In a small bowl, mix goat cheese, honey, and herbs.
- Place a small spoonful of the goat cheese mixture and a slice of fig in the center of each pastry piece.
- Fold the pastry over to seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a twist, substitute figs with pears or goat cheese with feta. Ensure the pastry stays cold for a flakier result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: fig, goat cheese, puff pastry, appetizer, baked, Mediterranean, vegetarian