Apple Butter and Cheddar Puff Pastry Bites

Looking for an easy fall appetizer? These Apple Butter and Cheddar Puff Pastry Bites are buttery, flaky, cheesy, and filled with delicious apple butter flavor. With just a handful of ingredients, these bite-sized appetizers come together quickly and are perfect for holiday entertaining, cocktail parties, or an afternoon snack!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword apple butter, cheddar cheese, puff pastry

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 17

Total Time 37

Servings

Calories 103kcal

Ingredients

1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
3/4 cup apple butter
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves plus more for garnish
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
Flaky sea salt optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
Unfold the thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Gently roll it into an approximately 10x15-inch rectangle.
Cut the pastry into 24 equal squares, each measuring approximately 2 1/2 inches.
Gently press one square of pastry into each cup of the prepared mini muffin pan, allowing the corners to extend slightly above the edges.
Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons of apple butter into each pastry cup.
Divide the shredded cheddar evenly among the cups, adding about 1 tablespoon to each.
Sprinkle each bite with a few fresh thyme leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Lightly brush the exposed edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash.
Bake for 14 to 17 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Let the bites cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before carefully removing them and transferring them to a serving platter.
Garnish with additional fresh thyme and a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt, if desired. Serve warm.

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