Ingredients:

  • 1 sheet (480g) puff pastry, thawed but chilled
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 0.5 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup (50g) sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
  • 0.25 cup (25g) Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1 tsp (2g) garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp (8g) fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 0.25 tsp (1g) black pepper

Instructions:

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, chives, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is completely smooth.
  2. Roll out the chilled puff pastry sheet slightly on parchment paper to smooth any creases. Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough into 24 equal squares (roughly 2-inch / 5cm squares).
  3. Place a small, centered dollop (about 1 tsp) of the cheese mixture in the middle of each square. Bring the four corners of the pastry together in the center and pinch them firmly to seal.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the bites on the baking sheet, brush the tops with beaten egg wash, and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.