Save to Pinterest 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 quickly became a favorite at our family gatherings whenever we wanted a fun and light snack.
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
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry:
- 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.
- Arrange Pastry:
- Place the pastry flowers on the prepared baking sheet. Brush lightly with beaten egg.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and puffed. Remove and let cool completely.
- Mix Filling:
- Meanwhile, mix the cream cheese, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Slice Decorations:
- 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.
- Assemble Flowers:
- Once the pastry flowers have cooled, pipe or spread a layer of cream cheese mixture onto each.
- Decorate:
- Decorate each flower with the sliced vegetables and edible flowers arranging them to mimic petals and centers.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Save to Pinterest These snacks bring joy to my family especially when kids get involved in the decorating process creating their own flower designs.
Notes
Try adding finely chopped herbs or microgreens for extra flavor and color.
Required Tools
Flower-shaped cookie cutters Baking sheet Parchment paper Small piping bag or spatula Sharp knife or mini vegetable cutters
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.
Save to Pinterest These flower shaped snacks add a magical touch to any gathering and are simple enough for everyone to enjoy making.
Recipe FAQs
- → What pastry is best for these flower-shaped snacks?
Use thawed puff pastry sheet for a flaky, golden base that puffs nicely during baking.
- → How do you create the flower shapes?
Roll the pastry to 0.5 cm thickness and use flower-shaped cookie cutters to cut out individual pieces.
- → What ingredients add flavor to the filling?
A smooth cream cheese mixture blended with fresh chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper provides a tangy and savory taste.
- → Can the decorations be customized?
Yes, thinly sliced carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and optional edible flowers create a colorful, fresh garnish.
- → How to make these suitable for a vegan diet?
Substitute dairy cream cheese with plant-based alternatives and brush the pastry with plant milk instead of egg.