Cheesy Jalapeno Pastry Bites.
Such a simple and delicious side, these jalapeno pastry bites are cheesy, creamy and spicy. If you are looking for a quick and easy puff pastry dish then look no further.
Are you are looking for a simple snack, a delicious appetizer or just an easy way to use up some extra puff pastry? Then you should definitely give these cheesy jalapeno pastry bites a try. With just a few ingredients ingredients and an extra simple, no mix method, these will disappear just as fast as you can make them.
Simple ingredients
Puff pastry – Keep things simple with pre rolled, frozen puff pastry. You will only need one sheet. You can even make these when you have odd scraps of pastry left over from making sausage rolls or other pastry wrapped goodies.
Jalapenos – I like to use the jarred kind because I always have some on hand but you can also use fresh. If you are not a fan of spice this recipe also works really well with gherkin slices too!
Cream cheese – For that bite of creaminess. This is the perfect use for an awkward bit of leftover cream cheese. You could use any soft cheese in its place like Brie or mozzarella.
Cheese – Any firm cheese will work well here. Finely grate your cheese for a nice even layer on top of your cheesy jalapeno bites.
Making these cheesy jalapeno pastry bites could not be any easier.
Cut your sheet of puff pastry into 12 pieces and use it to line all 12 cups of a mini muffin tray.
Layer cream cheese, jalapeno slices and grated cheese into your pastry cups.
Bake in a preheated oven for 18 minutes or until golden and crispy.
That’s it, enjoy!
Other recipes you may like:
Jalapeno Cheddar Bread Buns – Spicy, Cheesy bread buns. Perfect warm with butter or used for burgers and sandwiches.
Tomato Tart – Pretty and delicious. Fresh tomatoes cheese and egg with a crispy cream cheese pastry.
Ham and Cheese Scones – If you like things spicy add some jalapenos to your ham and cheese scones for delicious flavor boost.
Simple Cheese Crackers – The best cheese crackers ever!
Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels – A simple scone based pinwheel that you can fill with your favorite pizza fillings.
Cheesy Jalapeno Pastry Bites
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees fan bake. Lightly grease 12 cups of a mini muffin tray
- Cut your defrosted puff pastry sheet into 12 evenly sized rectangles and place each one into one of cups in your prepared muffin tray. Press each piece of pastry firmly into each muffin cup so that you have enough space to add in the fillings with any excess puff pastry left sticking out over the edge.
- Layer in your fillings. Start with one teaspoon of cream cheese in each pastry case, then add in a large slice of jalapeno. Press down on the jalapeno so that the cream cheese spreads evenly. Sprinkle your grated cheese on top of each pastry bite.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the cheese is melted and crispy.
Notes
Store your cooked jalapeno pastry bites in the fridge.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read through my cheesy jalapeno pastry bites recipe. I hope you enjoy trying this out for yourself. Please feel free to add any questions or comments below. I am happy to help out wherever possible and I would love to hear how this recipe worked out for you.
