Description
Flaky, buttery Heart-Shaped Puff Pastry Bites topped with savory pesto and melted cheese ; a quick and romantic appetizer perfect for Valentine’s Day or any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or parmesan)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut out 12 heart shapes using a 3-inch cookie cutter.
3. Score a smaller heart inside each shape to create a border, being careful not to cut through.
4. Spread 1 tsp of pesto in the center of each heart.
5. Sprinkle 1 tsp shredded cheese on top of pesto.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
7. Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t overfill with pesto or cheese, it prevents puffing.
- Chill shaped hearts in fridge for 10 minutes before baking for extra crispiness.
- These can be made up to 24 hours ahead and baked fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: heart-shaped appetizer, Valentine's Day snacks, puff pastry bites, pesto and cheese