Puff Pastry Appetizers with Goat Cheese and Jam Recipe
These Puff Pastry Appetizers with Goat Cheese and Jam are delightful bite-sized treats perfect for entertaining. Easy to prepare and bake, they combine flaky, golden puff pastry with sweet jam and tangy goat cheese for a perfect balance of flavors. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s both elegant and simple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 24 bite-size cups
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Pastry
- 1 piece (½ of a 17.3 oz box) puff pastry, defrosted according to package directions
Toppings
- ¼ cup apricot or strawberry jam (or your favorite jam)
- 1 oz crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pastry: Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly flour a countertop or flat surface, then unroll the defrosted puff pastry. Gently pat the pastry at the seams to smooth out creases.
- Cut and Shape: Cut the puff pastry into 2×2 inch squares using a pizza cutter or knife. Place each square into the cups of a miniature muffin pan and gently press in the center to form loose cups.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon about ½ teaspoon of jam into each pastry cup, then top with 1 teaspoon of crumbled goat cheese.
- Bake: Place muffin pan in the oven and bake for 14–18 minutes, until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Let the appetizers cool for 1 minute in the pan. Carefully remove using a knife to loosen if needed—don’t let them sit longer, or hardened jam may cause sticking. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use any favorite jam; consider offering two varieties for color and flavor variety.
- Substitute goat cheese with blue cheese, feta, brie, or cream cheese as desired.
- Make ahead by cutting pastry and placing squares in muffin tin, tightly wrapped with plastic wrap, refrigerated for up to 1 day. Add jam and cheese just before baking.
- Avoid making the complete appetizer too far ahead to prevent soggy puff pastry.
- Reheat leftovers at 350°F for 3–4 minutes on the same day for best texture.
