Today, I wanted to make something fancy but not too complicated. I decided to make puff pastry cases with a creamy savory filling. Sounds good, right? Let’s get into it.
Getting Started
First, I grabbed the puff pastry from the freezer. I gotta say, having ready-made puff pastry is a lifesaver. I let it thaw for a bit while I figured out what to put inside. I mean, you can’t just have empty pastry, can you?
Prepping the Pastry
Once the pastry was thawed enough, I rolled it out a little on a floured surface. Just enough so it wasn’t sticking everywhere. Then, I used a round cookie cutter to make circles. I placed these circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Easy peasy.

Making It Fancy
To make them look like those fancy vol-au-vents, I cut out smaller circles from half of the pastry rounds and placed them on top of the whole rounds. Like a little pastry hat. I brushed them with some egg wash to get that golden-brown look when they baked. Into the oven they went at 400°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes. You want them puffed up and golden.
Whipping Up the Filling
While the pastry was baking, I started on the filling. I decided to go with a creamy spinach and feta mix because, why not? I cooked some spinach until it wilted, squeezed out all the excess water (this is important, folks!), and chopped it up.
Then, I crumbled some feta cheese into a bowl, added the chopped spinach, a dollop of cream cheese, and a bit of garlic powder for that extra kick. I mixed it all up until it was nice and creamy. You could smell the garlic, and it was making my mouth water.
Assembling the Goodness
Once the pastry cases were out of the oven and cooled a bit, I filled them with the spinach and feta mixture. I just spooned it in there, no need to be super precise. They looked so good, all puffed up and filled with that creamy goodness.
Final Touches
For a bit of extra flair, I sprinkled some chopped chives on top. Just a little something to make them look even more appetizing. And that was it! They were ready to eat.
These puff pastry cases with creamy savory filling turned out amazing. They were crispy, creamy, and full of flavor. Perfect for a snack, appetizer, or whenever you feel like treating yourself. Plus, they look like you spent way more time on them than you actually did. Win-win!
So, there you have it. Give these a try, and you won’t be disappointed. Trust me, I’ve made my fair share of kitchen disasters, but this one’s a keeper. Happy baking, everyone!
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