By Shicocooks
Balsamic Tomato and Feta Puffs
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Prep:10minCook:15min
Indulge in the flavours of the Mediterranean with these Balsamic Tomato and Feta Puffs. Sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy balsamic vinegar, and creamy feta cheese are wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Baked to perfection, these savoury delights are topped with sesame seeds, crumbled feta, and fresh basil. Perfect as appetisers or a light meal, these puffs offer a burst of Mediterranean goodness in every bite.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:05:31 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
44
Low
Glycemic Load
1
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories59.2 kcal (3%)
Total Fat4.7 g (7%)
Carbs3.1 g (1%)
Sugars1 g (1%)
Protein1.3 g (3%)
Sodium53.5 mg (3%)
Fiber0.4 g (1%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
12 servings
Instructions
Step 1
* Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan-assisted).
Step 2
* In a bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Mediterranean spice mix. Mix well and set aside.
Step 3
* Unfold the puff pastry sheet and divide it into 12 equal squares, approximately 8cm x 8cm each.
Step 4
* On each square, cut a smaller square as shown in the photo.
Step 5
* Take one corner of the outer square and fold it to the opposite corner of the inner square.
Step 6
Repeat the same with the opposite corner of the other square.
Step 7
* Place the folded squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 8
* Spoon about half a teaspoon of cream cheese into the centre of each square.
Step 9
* Top the cream cheese with two tomato halves and a few slices of onion.
Step 10
* In a small bowl, combine the egg yolk and milk to make an egg wash. Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.
Step 11
* Sprinkle sesame seeds over the pastry squares.
Step 12
* Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 13
* Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil leaves on top.
Step 14
* Serve and enjoy these delicious Balsamic Tomato and Feta Puffs!
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Easy
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Go-to
Under 30 minutes
