Description
Delightful Camembert & Potato Puff Pastry Bites with honey blend French culinary elegance with comfort. Crisp layers of pastry cradle creamy cheese and golden potatoes, offering a perfect little indulgence for gatherings and quiet moments you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (400 grams / 14.1 ounces) Albert Bartlett Parmentier Potatoes
- 1/2 wheel (125 grams / 4.4 ounces) Camembert
- 1 sheet (300 grams / 10.6 ounces) puff pastry
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- Fresh thyme (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- Sea salt, to taste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a scorching 220°C, creating the perfect environment for golden, crispy pastry delights.
- Roast the Parmentier Potatoes on a baking tray, transforming them into crisp, golden morsels by rotating them midway through the 20-minute cooking process.
- Carefully slice the puff pastry into 12 precise squares, delicately scoring a narrow border around each piece while keeping the corners connected.
- Gently brush each pastry square with a silky egg wash, ensuring a lustrous, rich finish.
- Artfully arrange a luxurious slice of camembert at the center of each pastry, nestling the roasted potatoes alongside, then sprinkle with aromatic dried herbs and delicate white sesame seeds.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C and bake the pastry bites until they rise majestically and develop a stunning golden-brown complexion, typically 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and elevate the flavor profile by drizzling with liquid golden honey, then garnish with fresh, fragrant thyme sprigs.
- Serve these elegant bites immediately while warm, offering a tantalizing blend of crisp pastry, creamy cheese, and herbaceous notes.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to create clean, even pastry squares for uniform cooking and elegant presentation.
- Choose a ripe but firm camembert that holds its shape during baking, preventing excessive melting and potential burning.
- Experiment with different dried herbs like rosemary or oregano to customize flavor profiles without compromising the recipe’s core essence.
- Swap regular puff pastry with gluten-free alternatives for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delightful bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg