Okay, so, I’ve been messing around in the kitchen again, and this time, I tried my hand at making some puff pastry appetizers. You know, those flaky, buttery bites that look super fancy but are actually pretty easy to whip up? Yeah, those. I wanted something that I could make ahead of time because, let’s be real, who has time to be stuck in the kitchen when you’ve got guests coming over?
So, I grabbed a box of store-bought puff pastry. No judgment here, okay? We’re all about convenience. The great thing about this stuff is that you can fill it with just about anything, sweet or savory. I decided to go both ways, because why not?
For the savory ones, I made some with a simple spinach and feta filling. I just cooked down some spinach, mixed it with crumbled feta, and seasoned it up. Then, I rolled out the puff pastry, spread the filling on, and rolled it up like a jelly roll. The best thing about it is, I made these three days in advance, and wrapped the rolled puff pastry, kept them in the fridge. When ready, just sliced them and baked. Easy!
- Cook down some spinach.
- Mix spinach with crumbled feta and seasoning.
- Roll out puff pastry.
- Spread filling and roll it up.
- Wrap and refrigerate.
Now, for the sweet ones, I went with an apple filling. I mean, who can say no to apple turnovers? These I prepared up to two days in advance. I cooked down some apples with a bit of sugar and cinnamon. I used the same method as the savory ones: roll, fill, roll, and chill. Oh, and I brushed them with a little egg wash before baking to get that nice golden color. By the way, rough puff pastry can also be used in apple turnovers!
- Cook down apples with sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out puff pastry.
- Spread filling and roll it up.
- Wrap and refrigerate.
- Brush with egg wash before baking.
The Result
I baked these babies up, and let me tell you, they were a hit! The savory ones were all cheesy and flavorful, and the sweet ones were like little pockets of apple pie goodness. And the best part? I didn’t have to stress about making them at the last minute. I just popped them in the oven, and boom – instant party food. I stored the baked ones in an airtight container in the fridge, though I doubt if it can last for three days, it tastes so good that it was gone in a day in my house.
So, yeah, if you’re looking for an easy, make-ahead appetizer that’ll impress your guests without making you lose your mind, give these puff pastry bites a try. You won’t regret it!
