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.
These snacks bring a touch of magic to every gathering and are always a hit with my family.
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 Making these snacks together has become a treasured family tradition filled with laughter and 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 Perfect these flower snacks for your next gathering to impress with both taste and presentation.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of pastry is best for these snacks?
Puff pastry works best as it creates a light, flaky base that holds the shape well and balances the creamy filling and fresh vegetable toppings.
- → Can I make these snacks vegan?
Yes, substitute dairy cream cheese with a plant-based alternative and replace beaten egg with plant milk for brushing the pastry.
- → How should the vegetables be prepared for decorating?
Slice the carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper into thin rounds or petal shapes using a sharp knife or small cutters to mimic flower petals effectively.
- → What oven temperature is recommended for baking?
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the pastry flowers for about 10 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- → Can these snacks be prepared in advance?
You can bake the pastry flowers ahead and store them cooled. Add the cream cheese filling and decorate just before serving to maintain freshness.