The spicy puff pastry stars, crunchy and very fragrant, perfect for a holiday appetizer or for the stroke of midnight.
The recipe is very easy and quick, and you can use your favorite spices. We also use Parmesan cheese, which is perfect for children, and for adults, the more intense flavors of the spices.
You can prepare this appetizer using other shapes depending on the time of the year you make them. We had bell-shaped molds and made them for Easter.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: About 35 stars
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients for Spicy Puff Pastry Stars:
- 1 roll rectangular puff pastry (of high quality)
- as needed grated Parmesan cheese
- as needed dried oregano
- as needed smoked paprika
- as needed sweet paprika
- as needed sesame seeds
- 1 small egg (at room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1 pinch fine salt
Tools for Spicy Puff Pastry Stars:
- 1 Rolling Board
- 1 Baking Tray
- 1 Cookie Cutter
Steps for Preparing and Baking Spicy Puff Pastry Stars:
In a bowl, put the egg, a pinch of salt, and the milk. Beat the mixture well with a fork.
On a rolling board, unroll the rectangular puff pastry. Make sure to use high-quality puff pastry so that after baking, the stars are nice and puffy and crunchy.
With a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut all the shapes and place them on a baking tray lined with the parchment paper provided with the puff pastry (nothing is wasted in the kitchen), placing the stars close to each other.
Brush the beaten egg over the stars.
Now decorate the stars with the spices and grated Parmesan cheese you have available, alternatively, you can make them with just one spice or use others you prefer.
Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F (180°C) for 5/7 minutes until they are nicely puffy and golden.
Serve immediately or warm according to your taste. We also ate them at room temperature, and they were nice and crisp.
Notes:
There is no need to prick the pastry before cutting the stars; they should be nice and puffy to enhance the crunchiness.
