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Puff Pastry Stars

Puff Pastry Stars
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Delight your guests with these charming, flaky Puff Pastry Stars featuring buttery layers and a golden crisp exterior. Perfect as appetizers, snacks, or festive finger foods, this effortless recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and can be customized with sweet or savory fillings to suit any occasion.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Puff pastry sheets (ready-made)
  • Egg wash (1 beaten egg)

Optional Savory Additions

  • Parmesan or cheddar cheese, grated (optional, amount to preference)
  • Fresh or dried herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme, basil)
  • Spices (e.g., paprika, chili flakes)
  • Fillings such as pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled feta, brie, goat cheese (amount to preference)

Optional Sweet Additions

  • Jam or fruit preserves (1-2 tablespoons per pastry)
  • Chocolate chips (small handful)
  • Cinnamon sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Thaw puff pastry sheets according to package instructions until cold but pliable. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
  2. Cut Out Star Shapes: On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry and use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many stars as possible, placing them close together to maximize dough usage.
  3. Add Fillings or Toppings: For savory stars, spread a thin layer of your chosen filling on one star and place another star on top to form a sandwich. For sweet stars, add a spoonful of jam or sprinkle chocolate chips before enclosing with another star.
  4. Brush with Egg Wash: Lightly beat an egg and generously brush each star with the egg wash to achieve a glossy, golden finish after baking.
  5. Bake Until Golden: Place stars on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Keep the dough cold for better handling and flakier results; chill again if it softens too much.
  • Use parchment paper when baking to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
  • Avoid overfilling the stars to prevent sogginess and leaking during baking.
  • Maintain uniform dough thickness for even cooking and puffing.
  • Let the dough rest a few minutes if it becomes too soft to better maintain star shape.
  • Optional: Brush stars with egg wash twice—once before baking and again halfway through—for extra shine and color.

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Keywords: puff pastry stars, appetizers, savory snacks, sweet treats, easy baking, festive finger foods

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