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Cheesy Garlic Herb Star Bites

Golden, flaky puff pastry stars topped with garlic butter, melted parmesan, and fresh rosemary. The perfect easy appetizer for holiday parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 stars
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Base
  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg beaten (for wash)
Garlic Herb Topping
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced finely
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese finely shredded
  • 1 pinch sea salt flaky

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Star cookie cutter
  • Pastry brush
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the minced garlic over low heat. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in chopped rosemary.
  3. Unfold thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Use a star-shaped cutter to cut out stars.
  4. Place pastry stars on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
  5. Brush each star lightly with the beaten egg wash.
  6. Spoon a small amount of the garlic butter onto the center of each star, then top with parmesan, mozzarella, and a pinch of salt.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until puffed and deep golden brown.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Notes

Ensure puff pastry is cold before baking for maximum puff. If the dough gets warm, refrigerate the tray for 10 minutes before putting it in the oven.