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Article by Victoria Heerschap
I always enjoy putting out fresh and fancy hors devours at parties, especially when they’re as easy as this recipe. These shockingly simple goat cheese cups use frozen puff pastry, which really cuts down on time. These little beauties work for any seasonal event; they’re light enough for summer, yet savory enough for the colder months. Whenever you serve them, they’re guaranteed to be a hit!
Herbed Goat Cheese and Tomato Bites Recipe
Ingredients:
8 oz. frozen puff pastry – thawed
4 oz. goat cheese – crumbled
1 tsp. herbs de provence
1/4 tsp. sea salt
10 – 15 cherry heirloom tomatoes – halved
Fresh basil leaves
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 400° and grease a mini muffin tin using cooking spray.
Roll out the puff pastry dough to a 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured countertop. Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into 2-inch squares. Gently press the squares into the mini muffin cups, then place in the refrigerator while the filling is prepared.
In a mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese, herbs de provence, and sea salt, stirring to combine.
Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling into each pastry cup.
Bake for 16 – 20 minutes, until they turn a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and let stand for 3 – 5 minutes, then garnish each pastry with the halved tomatoes and basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Victoria Heerschap is a passionate food blogger and freelance writer. She has been a serious foodie for over a decade and loves playing with her food! Victoria enjoys cooking, singing, nature photography, and loves any excuse to play the hostess. You can find her blog at www.bonvivantkitchen.com.