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.
These snacks bring a touch of magic to any gathering and always impress family and friends.
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 This recipe always brings my family together with smiles and compliments at every event
Nutritional Information
Per snack calories include 80 kcal total fat 5 g carbohydrates 7 g protein 2 g
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (puff pastry) and dairy (cream cheese egg) Check all ingredient labels for possible traces of nuts or other allergens if serving guests with allergies
Required Tools
Flower-shaped cookie cutters baking sheet parchment paper small piping bag or spatula sharp knife or mini vegetable cutters
Save A delightful snack that is as fun to make as it is to eat
Recipe FAQs
- → What pastry is best for these flower snacks?
Puff pastry works best due to its light, flaky texture that puffs up beautifully when baked.
- → How can I decorate the snacks to look like flowers?
Use thinly sliced vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers arranged in petal shapes atop the cheese filling; edible flowers add extra charm.
- → Can I prepare these snacks in advance?
Yes, bake the pastry flowers beforehand and apply the filling and decorations shortly before serving to keep them fresh.
- → Are there vegan alternatives for the filling?
Yes, substitute cream cheese with a dairy-free version and use plant-based milk for brushing the pastry instead of egg wash.
- → How do I keep the snacks from getting soggy?
Allow the baked pastry to cool completely before adding the creamy filling and vegetable decorations to maintain crispness.