Description
Irish Beer Cheese Puffs are a delightful blend of warm, flaky pastry and a rich, creamy filling that perfectly balances sharp Irish cheddar with the boldness of beer and a hint of tangy mustard. Ideal as an appetizer or game-day snack, these puffs will impress your guests and elevate any gathering. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they are sure to become a favorite at your next celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup shredded Irish cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup beer (preferably an Irish stout or ale)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick; cut into squares.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded cheddar cheese, beer, and mustard until well combined.
- Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each pastry square, fold over diagonally, and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush each puff with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg