Description
These apple and white cheddar puff pastry bites are the perfect fall appetizer, combining sweet apples, tangy white cheddar, and flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 medium apple (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
- 4 oz white cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut into 12 equal squares (or 16 for bite-size). Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Using a fork, prick each pastry square a few times to prevent excessive puffing.
- Place a slice of apple on each pastry square, then top with a slice or shred of white cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Brush the mixture lightly over the apples and pastry edges.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt and fresh thyme leaves (if using). Let cool slightly on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm.
Notes
For a sweeter version, drizzle with extra honey before serving. You can also swap white cheddar with brie or gouda for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 4g