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Savory Cheese Puffs with Raspberry Sauce are made with a combination of cheese and herbs on puff pastry and topped with a homemade raspberry sauce that takes only minutes to make. These cheese puffs are perfect as appetizers, snacks, or as a side to a bowl of soup or salad.
My inspiration for this Savory Cheese Puffs recipe stems from a recipe I tried years ago that used goat cheese and a spicy fruit sauce that was so good. The combination of sweet and savory just seemed to work so well together!
For my own savory cheese puffs recipe, I decided to use Stella® Fontinella® Bourbonista™ Cheese that I found in the specialty cheeses section at my local Safeway store. I knew the bourbon-type coffee seasoning that is hand rubbed into the cheese would taste great with some added herbs and raspberry sauce, and I love their tagline: Make Every Day Gourmet. Their uniquely flavored cheeses definitely make it easy to make every day gourmet!
Check out even more recipes using Stella® Fontinella® Rubbed Cheeses on the Safeway website!
While I love the Bourbonista™ flavor for this recipe, the Stella® Fontinella® Rubbed Cheeses also comes in:
- Stella® Fontinella® Basil Pesto Cheese
- Stella® Fontinella® Black Pepper Cheese
- Stella® Fontinella® Harissa Cheese
All of these flavors are great for cheeseboards and incorporating into your favorite recipes!
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Why This Recipe Works
- This is a super easy-to-make recipe that can be served as an appetizer, snack, or side to a bowl of soup or a salad.
- The puffs can be made larger or smaller depending on how you plan to serve them.
- You can use any herbs you prefer. Thyme, basil, and rosemary are great options.
- The combination of savory cheese and herbs pairs perfectly with a sweet raspberry sauce.
How to Make Savory Cheese Puffs
Prep!
Set the puff pastry out about an hour before you begin baking to allow it to fully thaw.
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Create!
Shred the cheese and add to a small bowl. Strip the leaves from the thyme until you have 1 tablespoon full and mix it into the cheese.
Roll out the puff pastry to smooth creases and cut each sheet into 6 even sized squares. Place on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or aluminum foil.
Poke a few holes into the center of each puff pastry square with a fork and divide the cheese evenly onto the centers of all 12 squares.
Fold the corners in slightly and brush the puff pastry with the egg mixture.
Bake for 15-17 minutes. The pastry will be puffed up, but will quickly deflate once out of the oven.
While the cheese puffs are baking, make the raspberry sauce.
Add the raspberries, water, sugar, cornstarch mixture, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium-high heat.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, stirring often—about 5 minutes.
Optional: to remove the seeds pour the sauce into a fine mesh strainer and use a spatula to press it through until just seeds are left over.
Present!
Top each cheese puff with a teaspoon of the raspberry sauce.
Garnish with extra thyme, if desired.
Tips & Techniques for the Best Savory Cheese Puffs
- Be sure to set the puff pastry out about an hour before you begin baking to allow it to fully thaw.
- You can use any herbs you prefer. Basil, rosemary, and sage are great choices.
- To make smaller puffs, cut each square into quarters and follow the remaining instructions, reducing the cooking time to 12-15 minutes.
- Store extra cheese puffs in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Reheat the puffs at 350°F for just a few minutes.
FAQ’s
- Can you make cheese puffs ahead of time? You can make the cheese puffs ahead of time, however, they taste best warm or at room temperature.
- Can you make raspberry sauce ahead of time? Yes, you can make the raspberry sauce ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. It is recommended to warm it before using it to thin it back out.
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Savory Cheese Puffs with Raspberry Sauce
Ingredients
Cheese Puffs
- 2 sheets puff pastry * defrosted
- 6 ounces Stella® Fontinella® Bourbonista™ Cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 egg * lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon of water
Raspberry Sauce
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch * mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Cheese Puffs
- Preheat your oven to 400F.
- Shred the cheese and add to a small bowl.
- Strip the leaves from the thyme until you have 1 tablespoon full and mix into the cheese.
- Roll out the puff pastry to smooth creases and cut each sheet into 6 even sized squares.
- Place the puff pastry squares on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or aluminum foil.
- Divide the cheese evenly onto the centers of the 12 puff pastry squares.
- Fold the corners in slightly and brush the puff pastry with the egg mixture.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes. The pastry will be puffed up, but will quickly deflate once out of the oven.
Raspberry Sauce
- Add the raspberries, water, sugar, cornstarch mixture, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, stirring often - about 5 minutes.
- Optional: to remove the seeds pour the sauce into a fine mesh strainer and use a spatula to press it through until just seeds are left over.
- Top each cheese puff with a teaspoon of the raspberry sauce.
- Garnish with extra thyme, if desired.
Notes
Tips & Techniques for the Best Savory Cheese Puffs
- Be sure to set the puff pastry out about an hour before you begin baking to allow it to fully thaw.
- You can use any herbs you prefer. Basil, rosemary, and sage are great choices.
- To make smaller puffs, cut each square into quarters and follow the remaining instructions, reducing the cooking time to 12-15 minutes.
- Store extra cheese puffs in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Reheat the puffs at 350°F for just a few minutes.
FAQ's
- Can you make cheese puffs ahead of time? You can make the cheese puffs ahead of time, however, they taste best warm or at room temperature.
- Can you make raspberry sauce ahead of time? Yes, you can make the raspberry sauce ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. It is recommended to warm it before using it to thin it back out.
Nutrition
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