Save 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.
I first served this at a garden party and everyone loved the playful flower shapes and fresh flavors.
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 (e.g. 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 My kids and I love making these together; decorating each snack brings out their creativity.
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 per snack
Save These flower shaped snacks brighten up any table and make snack time magical.
Recipe FAQs
- → What pastry is best for these snacks?
Puff pastry works best due to its light, flaky texture that puffs beautifully during baking.
- → How can I decorate the snacks to mimic flowers?
Use thinly sliced vegetables cut into circles or petal shapes, arranging them atop the cream cheese layer to resemble flower petals and centers.
- → Is there a vegan alternative to the cream cheese filling?
Substitute dairy-free cream cheese and brush the pastry with plant milk instead of egg wash for a vegan version.
- → Can these snacks be prepared ahead of time?
You can bake the pastry flowers in advance and add the filling and decorations just before serving to maintain freshness.
- → What tools help shape these snacks?
Flower-shaped cookie cutters are essential for cutting the pastry into consistent flower forms, while small knives or mini cutters help prepare vegetable decorations.
- → How long do these snacks stay fresh?
They are best enjoyed the same day but can be chilled for up to a day if covered tightly to preserve texture and flavor.