Cheddar Puffs
From: Sue, Michigan, USA
Comments: Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 12 minutes
Do not reheat into a microwave oven or puffs will become spongy and rubbery.
Servings: 24 puffs
  • 1 block frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] water
  • 1/4 pound [113 g] strong Cheddar cheese
  • 8 stuffed olives
  • Preheat oven to 425°F [220°C]; lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  • Onto a lightly floured surface, roll dough until really thin [1/8-inch / 3-mm].
  • Cut dough into 24 [2-inch / 5-cm] circles; arrange onto cookie sheet, 1 inch [2.5 cm] apart.
  • Brush dough with beaten egg yolk, already mixed with water.
  • Bake onto middle rack of preheated oven, until puffed and golden brown, for approximately 12 minutes.
  • Using a spatula, transfer puffs onto a wire rack to cool.
  • Cut Cheddar cheese into 24 small cubes; set aside until at room temperature.
  • Fill each puff with a cube of cheese; top with a slice stuffed olive.
  • Serve, at room temperature.