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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Appetizer

    Published: Feb 3, 2022 · Modified: Apr 14, 2023 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    goat cheese and sundried tomato mixture in puff pastry squares
    puff pastry squares filled with sundried tomato goat cheese mixture

    This goat cheese puff pastry appetizer with sun-dried tomatoes is an easy 3-ingredient appetizer, done in less than 30 minutes. This quick appetizer is great for the holidays, a dinner party or a family get together.

    puff pastry squares filled with goat cheese and sundried tomatoes on plate with a green cloth.

    This post was originally published in December 2020 and has been updated for content.

    When I'm hosting a cocktail party or a holiday gathering, I always try to include a simple appetizer or dish to make things easier on myself. Adding easy appetizers made with simple ingredients, helps to make sure you don't get stuck in the kitchen all day.

    Puff pastry appetizers are a great way to make a quick and easy appetizer. They are easy to customize and also easy to put together.

    This goat cheese appetizer with sun-dried tomatoes is the perfect appetizer served with creamy pesto orzo, bucatini cacio e pepe or pasta fagioli.

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    • 🍅 Ingredient notes
    • 📋 Substitutions and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • ⭐ Expert tips
    • ⏲️ Make ahead instructions
    • 🥡 Storage suggestions
    • 🧀 More easy appetizer recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍅 Ingredient notes

    puff pastry sheets, goat cheese and sundried tomatoes on a green cloth on gray table.
    • Puff pastry - Store-bought puff pastry sheets is the easiest way to make this recipe. A box of puff pastry dough can usually can be found in the freezer section at the most grocery stores. Homemade puff pastry can also be used.
    • Sun-dried tomatoes - Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil give the filling more of a creamy texture. For less oil, plain sundried tomatoes can be used instead.
    • Goat cheese - A log of goat cheese will make a creamier filling. In a pinch, pre-crumbled goat cheese can be used as well.

    📋 Substitutions and variations

    • Vegetables - Substitute the sun-dried tomatoes with other savory options. Roasted red peppers, pepperoncini peppers, minced olives, or chopped roasted vegetables would all be great.
    • Cheese - Substitute the goat cheese for cream cheese, blue cheese, or Boursin cheese.
    • Spicy - Add ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the creamy cheese filling for a more zesty appetizer.
    • Mini - Cut the puff pastry into smaller squares. Bake in a mini muffin tin with the filling for mini puff pastry bites.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    First, mix together the goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes in a mixing bowl until creamy.

    Gently roll the sheets of puff pastry with a rolling pin. They should be even thickness and more of a square shape. Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 9 squares or 18 total pieces.

    goat cheese and sundried tomatoes mixed in a bowl and puff pastry cut into squares

    Place the squares onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drop a tablespoon of the creamy goat cheese mixture into the middle of each square.

    Bake the goat cheese puff pastry bites at 400˚ for about 12-14 minutes. They will be golden brown and puffed up when they are done.

    goat cheese tomato mixture on unbaked puff pastry and then baked with goat cheese tomato mixture

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    ⭐ Expert tips

    • Make sure to completely thaw the frozen puff pastry sheets before using them. If they are a little bit frozen or too cold, they have a tendency to crack.
    • To easily mix the filling together, use a hand mixer, instead of mixing by hand.
    • Rotate the sheet pans in the oven to help all of the squares cook evenly.

    ⏲️ Make ahead instructions

    To make these puff pastry tarts ahead of time, prepare the filling and place it on the puff pastry squares on sheet pans. Cover tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up the 24 hours ahead of time. Bake as directed.

    🥡 Storage suggestions

    Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Crisp up under the broiler in the oven or serve at room temperature.

    For a quick overview of this recipe, check out my web story for this easy puff pastry appetizer.

    🧀 More easy appetizer recipes

    If you loved this goat cheese puff pastry appetizer, check out these other easy appetizers that I know you will love too!

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    • Pepperoncini Dip with Bagel Chips
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    • Whipped Ricotta with Lemon

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    📖 Recipe

    puff pastry squares filled with a goat cheese sundried tomato mixture

    Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Appetizer

    Amanda
    This goat cheese puff pastry appetizer with sun-dried tomatoes is an easy 3-ingredient appetizer, done in less than 30 minutes. This quick appetizer is great for the holidays, a dinner party or a family get together.
    4.80 from 45 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 14 minutes mins
    Total Time 24 minutes mins
    Course Appetizers, Snacks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 servings
    Calories 197 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounces plain goat cheese preferably a log
    • 4 ounces julienned sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
    • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry dough thawed completely

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400° and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes with oil. Mix thoroughly with a hand mixer or whisk until the ingredients are well combined. 
    • Gently roll out each sheet of thawed puff pastry dough just enough to make sure it is an even thickness and is more of a square shape.
    • Next, using a sharp knife, cut each sheet into 9 equal squares or 18 total pieces. Place cut squares onto prepared baking sheets.
    • Using a spoon, drop approximately 1 Tablespoon of the goat cheese mixture into the center of each square.
    • Bake filled puff pastry squares in the preheated oven for approximately 12-14 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown.

    Notes

    • Thaw puff pastry sheets completely before rolling to prevent cracking.
    • Roll the puff pastry out so it's even thickness and a square shape.
    • Use sun-dried tomatoes that are packed in oil for a creamier filling.
    • A log of goat cheese will make a creamier filling then crumbles.
    • Rotate the sheet pans in the oven to help all of the squares cook evenly.
     

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Vegetables - Substitute the sun-dried tomatoes for roasted red peppers, pepperoncini peppers, minced olives, or chopped roasted vegetables.
    • Cheese - Substitute the goat cheese for cream cheese, blue cheese, or Boursin.
    • Spicy - Add ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
    • Mini - Cut the puff pastry into smaller squares for mini puff pastry bites.
     

    Make Ahead and Storage Insructions

    Prepare the filling and place it on the cut puff pastry squares on the prepared sheet pans. Cover the sheets pans tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up the 24 hours ahead of time. Bake as directed.
    Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They can be crisped up under the broiler in the oven or served at room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1squareCalories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 131mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 211IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Susan

      August 22, 2022 at 8:34 am

      This looks amazing and so simple! How many inches are the squares? My puff pastry is a rectangle.

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      • Amanda

        August 22, 2022 at 11:44 am

        Thanks! The ones I use are rectangle that is 10" x 15" so I roll it out a bit thinner and cut approximately 4" squares. Enjoy!

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