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.
Preparation Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes
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
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Step 2:
- 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
- Step 3:
- Place the pastry flowers on the prepared baking sheet Brush lightly with beaten egg
- Step 4:
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and puffed Remove and let cool completely
- Step 5:
- Meanwhile mix the cream cheese chives lemon zest salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth
- Step 6:
- Slice the carrot cucumber and bell pepper into thin rounds and small decorative shapes (eg circles or petals) using a small knife or mini cookie cutters Halve the cherry tomatoes
- Step 7:
- Once the pastry flowers have cooled pipe or spread a layer of cream cheese mixture onto each
- Step 8:
- Decorate each flower with the sliced vegetables and edible flowers arranging them to mimic petals and centers
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve
Save to Pinterest Preparation Time 25 minutes Cooking Time 10 minutes Total Time 35 minutes
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
Nutritional Information
Calories 80 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 7 g Protein 2 g
Save to Pinterest This recipe brings magic to your table with vibrant colors and fresh flavors Perfect for any occasion
Answers to Recipe Questions
- → How do I shape the snacks into flowers?
Use flower-shaped cookie cutters to cut the puff pastry into flower forms before baking.
- → Can I prepare the filling ahead of time?
Yes, the cream cheese mixture can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until ready to use.
- → What vegetables work best for decoration?
Thinly sliced carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes create vibrant, petal-like decorations.
- → Is it possible to make a vegan version?
Yes, substitute dairy cream cheese with a plant-based alternative and brush pastry with plant milk instead of egg wash.
- → How should these snacks be stored?
Store them chilled in an airtight container; assemble decorations just before serving for best freshness.