Puff Pastry Cheese Stars

Puff Pastry Cheese Stars are an easy snack that anyone can make. I used store-bought puff pastry and cheddar cheese. Perfect for the holidays.

Each year during the holiday season, I try to come up with a new recipe to add to our appetizer table. I’m so happy with these super simple Puff Pastry Cheese Stars that I wanted to share them with you right away. It’s seriously so easy using store-bought puff pastry, egg whites and 2 kinds of cheese.

Krazy kitchen mom Puff Pastry tips

1. Buy puff pastry when it’s on sale, which is not very often. Then store it in the freezer. To thaw, place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Don’t rush this because you want to be able to unfold the pastry easily.
2. You can thaw it at room temperature but you need to watch it closely because it still needs to be cool but thawed enough to that you can unfold it without cracking.
3. I suggest rolling it out – JUST A LITTLE – with a rolling pin. Make sure that you flour the surface of your countertop before rolling it out.
4. If you are using a cookie cutter or a pairing knife to cut it, make sure they are sharp. A dull cookie cutter or knife will tear the puff pastry.
5. Chill the dough before you bake it. If you are cutting it or filling it or both, place it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes or while you preheat your oven.
6. Make sure that you brush the top with an egg white. One of my best tips for egg whites, is it use the store-bought container. That way you are only using a little at a time and not wasting an entire egg.

other holiday recipes you might like

1. Apple Cider Margaritas
2. Sugar Cranberries
3. Cornbread Spinach Cheese Bites
4. Three Cheese Cranberry Flatbread
5. Cranberry Margaritas
6. Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
7. Spicy Peanut Brittle
8. Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

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