Cheese on a Pedestal

Elevate your appetizer game with "Cheese on a Pedestal," a stunning blend of flaky puff pastry, creamy brie or goat cheese, and a drizzle of golden honey. These elegant, bite-sized creations feature perfectly puffed pastry bases topped with luscious cheese, fresh thyme, and a touch of salt and black pepper for a gourmet finish. The recipe is simple yet sophisticated, with a prep time of just 15 minutes and a bake time of 20. Perfect for entertaining, these warm, flavorful bites can be served straight from the oven or at room temperature, making them an irresistible centerpiece for any gathering. Keywords: puff pastry appetizer, brie cheese recipe, gourmet snack, honey and thyme appetizer.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 package puff pastry sheets
• 200 grams brie cheese or goat cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet to about 1/8-inch thick.

Step 3

Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut out 16 circles from the puff pastry. Set aside 8 circles for the bases, and use a smaller round cutter to cut out the centers of the other 8 circles, forming rings.

Step 4

Place the 8 full pastry circles on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the edges with water, then place a pastry ring on top of each to form a raised border.

Step 5

Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pastry pedestals lightly with the egg wash.

Step 6

Bake the pastry pedestals in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.

Step 7

While the pastries are baking, cut the cheese into 8 even portions that fit neatly onto the pedestals.

Step 8

Once the pastries have cooled slightly, place a piece of cheese on top of each pedestal.

Step 9

Drizzle the cheese with honey and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper.

Step 10

Optionally, return the assembled pedestals to the warm oven for 1-2 minutes to slightly soften the cheese.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature as a delightful appetizer or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(815.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3679.2

Total Fat 244.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 396mg	0%
Sodium 3716.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 305.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 43.3g
Protein 83.6g	0%

Vitamin D 90.9IU	0%
Calcium 477.8mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 899.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.6%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 32.5%