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Puff pastry appetizer with goat cheese and jam.

Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Appetizer

This simple four ingredient appetizer is such a crowd pleaser! Goat cheese and puff pastry combine with apricot jam and fresh thyme for an easy appetizer that comes together in less than 30 minutes.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 147kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but cold)
  • ⅓ cup jam or preserves (I recommend apricot or sour cherry)
  • 3 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme (separated into small pieces)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray two mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Unfold the puff pastry onto a silicone mat or parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to roll out the pastry just a bit, smoothing the creases.
  • Cut the pastry into 25 squares, five cuts on each side. You can use a sharp knife or pizza cutter for this.
  • Press each square into the prepared muffin tins. (You'll have one extra you can sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and bake on a tiny baking sheet for a little treat).
  • Top each puff pastry with about a ½ teaspoon of jam, followed by a spoonful of goat cheese crumbles. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the puff pastry is turning golden on the edges.
  • Soon after the trays come out of the oven, remove the pastries to a serving plate or cooling rack. If any of them are sticking to the pan, use a small offset metal spatula to wedge them out. Top with thyme and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • To thaw puff pastry, transfer it to the fridge the night before you plan to make the recipe OR let it sit out at room temperature for 30-40 minutes, or until it's cold but pliable enough to unfold.
  • Feel free to experiment with different jams for this recipe!
  • Feta can be substituted for the goat cheese.
  • To make these in a full size muffin tin, cut the puff pastry into 16 squares (4 x 4), and add a few minutes to the baking time.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days, and reheat in the air fryer or oven before serving.

Equipment

Wilton Non-Stick Mini Muffin Pan
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Keyword goat cheese and puff pastry, goat cheese puff pastry, goat cheese puff pastry appetizer

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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