These Cheesy Puff Pastry Stars make a super easy appetizer for Christmas parties and a great festive snack for kids too!
If you are entertaining over the festive season then I’ve got the perfect Christmas snack for you! So easy to make with just three ingredients both adults and kids will love these Cheesy Puff Pastry Stars.
I used shop bought puff pastry to make these stars but you can of course make your own too. I’ve kept the flavour simple with just some cheddar cheese but you could also add a sprinkling of dried herbs or paprika for a little kick.
These stars taste delicious fresh from the oven but you can also make them ahead. Just be sure to keep them in an airtight container to stop the pastry from getting soft.
If you try this recipe please do let me know what you think. Or tag me in a picture on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. I’d love to see your pictures!
Cheesy Puff Pastry Stars
Prep Time: 10 mins- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 8
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: European
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These Cheesy Puff Pastry Stars make a super easy appetizer for Christmas parties and a great festive snack for kids too!
Ingredients
- 375g ready rolled puff pastry sheet
- 1 egg
- 50g grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180c and line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet onto a floured surface. Use a star shaped cookie cutter to cut out individual pastry pieces and place them on the baking sheet. Using the egg, apply a thin layer of egg wash to the top of each pasty star and then top with a little cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the stars are golden.
- Serve immediately or keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
I can see why these won a Pinterest award! I can’t empathise enough how much my family and friends love these!! Great for using us leftover puff pastry when I am making other things too.
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Just made these. I’d add a little salt to them, but they’re fun!
Get ahead by freezing these in a flat layer, either cooked or uncooked. Much fresher than being in a container for a day or two.
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How big was the cookie cutter? I really want to make this!
You can use any size that you have. All sizes will work!
Oh would you look at that little face! What a beaut’! I will definitely try these. Thanks so much for sharing with #FestiveFoodFriday.
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Thanks Sarah, hope you enjoy them! x
Ooh I bet these are so yummy! Thanks so much for linking up with #festivefoodfriday!
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They are so good. Thanks Kerry!
Can I substitute the Cheddar cheese with Almond cheese? I’m lactose intolerant so I really avoid dairy products.
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I’m sure that should work ok. Let me know how it turns out!