By Shicocooks
Fig Puffs
10 steps
Prep:20minCook:12min
These Fig Puffs are elegant appetisers featuring buttery puff pastry shaped into four-pointed stars. Each puff is filled with creamy goat cheese and topped with a fresh fig slice. Finished with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of thyme leaves, they offer a delightful balance of sweet and savoury flavours. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a sophisticated snack.
Updated at: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:18:18 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
59
Moderate
Glycemic Load
4
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories51.4 kcal (3%)
Total Fat2.3 g (3%)
Carbs6.6 g (3%)
Sugars4.4 g (5%)
Protein1.4 g (3%)
Sodium27.5 mg (1%)
Fiber0.6 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
12 servings
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan).
Step 2
2. Unfold the puff pastry and cut it into 12 squares, each approximately 8 cm x 8 cm.
Step 3
3. For each square, using a knife, cut a diagonal line of 1 cm near each corner. Then connect the cut stripe to the nearby corner.
Step 4
4. Repeat this for all four corners.
Step 5
5. Next, fold one corner toward the centre, aligning it with the middle of the adjacent diagonal.
Step 6
6. Fold the next corner to overlap the previous fold.
Step 7
7. Continue with the third corner, and tuck the final corner under the diagonal to secure it, forming a shape that resembles a four-pointed star. Arrange the prepared pastry squares on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Step 8
8. Fill each centre with goat cheese and place a sliced fig half on top.
Step 9
9. Brush with egg wash and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 10
10. Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with thyme leaves, and enjoy!
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