Elegant bite-sized treats with puff pastry, brie, blueberries, and smoked salmon for festive gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Star-Shaped Puff Pastry Bites
01 - 1 sheet thawed puff pastry
02 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
03 - 1.76 oz softened goat cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
06 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
→ Midnight Blueberry & Brie Crostini
07 - 1 baguette, sliced into 12 rounds
08 - 3.5 oz sliced brie cheese
09 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
10 - 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
11 - 1 tablespoon edible gold leaf or gold dust (optional)
12 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
→ Sparkling Smoked Salmon Stars
13 - 3.5 oz smoked salmon
14 - 3.5 oz softened cream cheese
15 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
17 - 1 teaspoon chopped capers
18 - 12 mini blinis or cocktail pumpernickel rounds
19 - Edible silver stars or glitter (optional)
# Instructions:
01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out the puff pastry and cut into star shapes with a cookie cutter. Place on the baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
03 - Bake the stars for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - Combine goat cheese, honey, and thyme. Spoon mixture onto baked stars and top with chopped walnuts.
05 - Toast the baguette slices until golden and crisp.
06 - Place a slice of brie and a few blueberries on each toasted round.
07 - Drizzle with balsamic glaze, optionally adorning with edible gold leaf. Garnish each with fresh mint leaves.
08 - Mix cream cheese, lemon juice, dill, and capers until smooth.
09 - Spread the mixture onto blinis or pumpernickel rounds, top with smoked salmon trimmed into stars if preferred.
10 - Optionally garnish with edible silver stars or glitter to complete the presentation.
