Description
Flaky puff pastry stars filled with sweet pear and creamy brie, baked to golden perfection for a festive and elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 ripe pear, peeled and finely diced
- 4 oz brie cheese, rind removed and cubed
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out puff pastry and cut into star shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place half the stars on the baking sheet, top each with diced pear and brie, then drizzle with honey and sprinkle with thyme.
- Brush edges with egg wash, place remaining stars on top, and press edges to seal. Brush tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.