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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
