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Mascarpone Puff Pastry Bites

Deliciously flaky puff pastry filled with rich mascarpone cheese, perfect for appetizers or desserts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed if frozen
Filling
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest optional
Topping
  • 1 tablespoon honey for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons fresh berries for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Puff Pastry
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  3. Cut the pastry into squares, approximately 3 inches by 3 inches.
Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Place a small spoonful of the mascarpone mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  2. Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket and seal the edges with a fork.
  3. Place the filled pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites can be served warm or at room temperature. Experiment with different fillings like chocolate or fruit preserves.

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