Craze E Caramelized Onion Cranberry and Blue Cheese Squares

Elevate your appetizer game with these Craze E Caramelized Onion Cranberry and Blue Cheese Squares—a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry. The rich, buttery base is layered with slow-caramelized onions, sweet bursts of dried cranberries, creamy crumbled blue cheese, and a hint of fresh thyme for a gourmet finish. These elegant squares are as easy to make as they are impressive, requiring just 20 minutes of prep before they bake to perfection in under 20 minutes. Ideal for holiday parties, brunches, or any special occasion, they’re a show-stopping treat that’s sure to wow your guests. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these elegant bites are an irresistible blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for fans of appetizers with a modern twist, they’re guaranteed to be the star of any table!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry sheet
• 2 medium yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.75 cup blue cheese
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

Step 1

Remove the puff pastry sheet from the freezer and allow it to thaw according to package instructions (usually around 15-20 minutes).

Step 2

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions.

Step 4

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter with the olive oil.

Step 5

Add the sliced onions, granulated sugar, and salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until the onions are golden brown and caramelized. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 6

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet to slightly expand it. Trim the edges to form a neat rectangle, and then cut it into 12 equal squares.

Step 7

Transfer the puff pastry squares to the prepared baking sheet and score a small border around the edge of each square using a knife (be careful not to cut through the pastry).

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the edges of the puff pastry squares with the egg wash.

Step 9

Spread a spoonful of the cooled caramelized onions on each pastry square, staying within the scored borders.

Step 10

Sprinkle a few dried cranberries over the onions on each square.

Step 11

Crumble blue cheese on top of the cranberries for each square.

Step 12

Sprinkle a pinch of fresh thyme leaves over each square for added flavor.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and puffed.

Step 14

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(775.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2622.7

Total Fat 176.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 333.9mg	0%
Sodium 3692.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 65.7g
Protein 49.1g	0%

Vitamin D 68.2IU	0%
Calcium 648.2mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 954.7mg	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: 60.8%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 31.7%