Description
Delicious puff pastry bites filled with cheesy Parmesan and topped with tart-sweet cranberry chutney, perfect for winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 250 g or 8.8 oz)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 100 g)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped (about 6 g)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (100 g)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67 g)
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
- Zest of 1/2 orange (optional)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (14 g)
- Optional: flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for 8–10 minutes until berries burst and mixture thickens. Stir in butter and vinegar, remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Roll lightly to smooth seams and expand to about 12×10 inches.
- Evenly sprinkle grated Parmesan over half the pastry surface, then scatter chopped rosemary. Lightly press cheese into the dough. Season with black pepper.
- Fold the pastry sheet in half (cheese inside) and press lightly to seal. Slice into 24 squares (approximately 1.5-inch pieces). Place pieces on the prepared baking sheet spaced apart.
- Beat the egg and brush the tops of each pastry bite lightly to promote browning.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown with crisp edges. Rotate the pan halfway for even color.
- Let bites cool for 3–5 minutes on the pan. Top each warm pastry with a small dollop of cranberry chutney. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
Chutney can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Keep pastry cold and handle quickly for best results.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 19
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 19.1g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24.5g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 7.5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg