Plum Cheese Puff Pastry Bites
Flaky puff pastry meets tangy cheese and juicy plums, finished with honey and thyme. Elegant, bite-sized, and irresistibly simple.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 9 oz puff pastry thawed, from about 1 sheet
- 8 oz ripe plums, thinly sliced
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1.5 tbsp honey divide; some for drizzling
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.125 tsp kosher salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper optional
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting
- 1 tbsp heavy cream for brushing edges
- 1 tsp coarse sugar for sprinkling
- 1 tbsp apricot jam warmed, optional glaze
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment.
- Stir goat cheese with 1 tbsp honey, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Toss plum slices with granulated sugar and lemon juice; set aside to lightly macerate.
- Dust the counter with flour, then roll puff pastry into an even rectangle.
- Cut pastry into 12 squares and transfer to the prepared sheet, spacing slightly.
- Score a 1/4-inch border on each square and dock the centers with a fork.
- Spread a small spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each square.
- Fan a few plum slices over the cheese. Brush pastry edges with heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake 16–19 minutes until puffed and deep golden at the edges.
- Cool 5 minutes. Warm jam and brush lightly over plums (optional). Drizzle remaining honey, then finish with thyme and a crack of pepper.
Notes
Try swapping goat cheese with whipped cream cheese or brie. Add a pinch of cinnamon for a cozy twist. Serve warm, or store airtight in the fridge up to 2 days and re-crisp in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Plum Cheese Puff Pastry Bites flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.