Description
This delightful Radish Puff Appetizer features flaky puff pastry topped with creamy goat cheese, thinly sliced radishes, and fresh microgreens, making it a perfect savory bite for any gathering or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 2 sheets puff pastry, cut into 12 rectangles
- 1 beaten egg
Toppings
- 5 ounces crumbled goat’s cheese
- 10 to 12 radishes, thinly sliced
- Microgreens, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 C) to prepare for baking the puff pastry.
- Prepare Pastry: Place the cut puff pastry rectangles onto baking sheets and fold over the two shorter ends to create a small lip, which helps hold the toppings later.
- Brush and Prick: Brush each piece of pastry with the beaten egg to give a golden color and shine when baked. Prick each pastry multiple times with a fork to prevent excessive puffing.
- Initial Bake: Bake the pastries for 8 to 10 minutes until they puff up and turn golden brown.
- Add Toppings: Evenly layer the crumbled goat cheese across the partially baked pastries, then add a layer of thinly sliced radishes on top.
- Second Bake: Return the pastries to the oven and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes until the pastry is browned and the radishes become translucent.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish each pastry with fresh microgreens, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Be sure to keep an eye on the pastry during baking to prevent burning.
- Thin slices of radish work best for even cooking and texture.
- Microgreens add a fresh, peppery flavor and nice visual contrast.
- Use chilled puff pastry to ensure it puffs well during baking.
- You can substitute goat cheese with cream cheese or feta for variation.
