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Easy Goat Cheese and Honey Bites Recipe

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4.4 from 133 reviews
  • Author: Harry
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Easy Goat Cheese and Honey Bites are flaky, savory-sweet pastries perfect for appetizers or snacks. Featuring puff pastry rounds filled with creamy goat cheese, drizzled with honey, and garnished with fresh thyme, they come together quickly with minimal effort and deliver deliciously elegant flavor and texture.

Ingredients

Scale

Pastry

  • 1 package puff pastry

Filling and Topping

  • 6–8 oz. goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped

Instructions

  1. Thaw and Prepare Puff Pastry: Follow the package instructions for thawing the puff pastry sheets. Once thawed, roll out the dough slightly to flatten it evenly for easier cutting.
  2. Cut Pastry Circles: Using a 2-inch circle cookie or biscuit cutter—or the rim of a small glass—cut rounds out of the dough. This creates bite-sized bases for the filling.
  3. Form Indentations: Place the cut pastry rounds on parchment-lined baking sheets. Gently press your thumb or finger into the center of each round to create a small well to hold the cheese filling during baking.
  4. Fill with Goat Cheese and Bake: Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of goat cheese into each indentation. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until the pastry is flaky and golden brown.
  5. Drizzle with Honey and Garnish: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the bites to rest for 2 minutes. Drizzle honey over each puff pastry bite and garnish with a pinch of chopped fresh thyme. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold for best results when rolling and cutting.
  • If you prefer, substitute honey with maple syrup or a balsamic glaze for a different flavor profile.
  • Fresh thyme can be replaced with other herbs like rosemary or oregano according to taste.
  • These bites are best served shortly after baking to maintain the crispiness of the pastry.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: goat cheese bites, puff pastry appetizers, honey thyme bites, easy appetizer recipe, savory sweet snacks

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