Save Delightful, whimsical snacks shaped like flowers, perfect for childrens parties or a magical afternoon tea. These colorful, vegetable-based bites are as beautiful as they are delicious.
This recipe has become a favorite at our family gatherings, sparking joy with every flower shaped bite.
Ingredients
- Base: 1 sheet puff pastry (approx. 250 g) thawed, 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
- Cream Cheese Filling: 150 g cream cheese softened, 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, Salt and pepper to taste
- Decorations: 1 small carrot peeled, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1/2 cucumber, 6 cherry tomatoes, Edible flowers optional for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about 0.5 cm thickness. Use flower-shaped cookie cutters to cut out 20 flowers.
- Step 3:
- Place the pastry flowers on the prepared baking sheet. Brush lightly with beaten egg.
- Step 4:
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and puffed. Remove and let cool completely.
- Step 5:
- Meanwhile, mix the cream cheese, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Step 6:
- Slice the carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper into thin rounds and small decorative shapes (e.g. circles or petals) using a small knife or mini cookie cutters. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Step 7:
- Once the pastry flowers have cooled, pipe or spread a layer of cream cheese mixture onto each.
- Step 8:
- Decorate each flower with the sliced vegetables and edible flowers, arranging them to mimic petals and centers.
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Save Preparing these flower shaped snacks always brings smiles and fond memories of our family celebrations together.
Notes
Try adding finely chopped herbs or microgreens for extra flavor and color. Edible flowers such as nasturtiums pansies or violets make a beautiful garnish.
Required Tools
Flower-shaped cookie cutters Baking sheet Parchment paper Small piping bag or spatula Sharp knife or mini vegetable cutters
Nutritional Information
Calories 80 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 7 g Protein 2 g per snack
Save These snacks are as fun to make as they are to eat and sure to brighten any occasion.
Common recipe questions
- → What type of pastry is best for these snacks?
Puff pastry works best because of its light, flaky texture that holds the flower shapes well during baking.
- → Can I prepare these snacks ahead of time?
Yes, you can bake the pastry flowers in advance and add the cream cheese filling and decorations just before serving.
- → Are there vegetarian-friendly options for the filling?
The cream cheese filling is vegetarian, and for a vegan version, you can substitute dairy-free cream cheese.
- → How should the vegetables be cut for decoration?
Slice the carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper into thin rounds or small petal shapes to resemble flower petals elegantly.
- → What is the purpose of the egg wash?
Brushing the puff pastry with beaten egg before baking helps achieve a glossy, golden finish on the flowers.