Olive Sundried Tomato Stars (Printable)

Flaky pastry stars with olives and sundried tomatoes, ideal for festive and savory appetizers in Mediterranean style.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (approx. 9 oz)

→ Topping

02 - 2 oz sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and finely chopped
03 - 1.75 oz pitted green olives, finely chopped
04 - 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

→ Garnish

07 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)

# Method:

01 - Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
03 - Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut approximately 24 stars and transfer them onto the prepared tray.
04 - Lightly brush each pastry star with the beaten egg.
05 - In a small bowl, mix the chopped sundried tomatoes, olives, and Parmesan cheese.
06 - Place a small spoonful of the tomato and olive mixture onto the center of each star, gently pressing to adhere.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the stars are puffed and golden.
08 - Remove from oven; allow to cool slightly. Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with basil leaves if desired.
09 - Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Easy to make with ready-rolled puff pastry
  • Perfect for holidays and entertaining
02 -
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based puff pastry and omit Parmesan or substitute with vegan cheese
  • Swap green olives for black olives for a richer flavor
03 -
  • Ensure pastry is cold for crisp stars
  • Use fresh herbs for garnish to enhance flavor
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