Description
An incredible Feta Brûlée Bomb: a dramatic, sweet-savory appetizer featuring salty feta cheese baked in flaky puff pastry, topped with a crisp, caramelized sugar crust. Perfect for holidays and entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block of feta
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for the brûlée top)
- Cracked black pepper (optional garnishes)
- Fresh thyme (optional garnishes)
- Edible flowers (optional garnishes)
Instructions
- Prep Oven and Pastry: Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C).
- Wrap the Feta: Wrap the feta in puff pastry, leaving the top exposed. Seal the bottom edges with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden.
- Brûlée the Top: Sprinkle sugar over the exposed feta top. Use a kitchen torch to brûlée the sugar until it forms a dark amber, crackling crust.
- Serve: Garnish with cracked black pepper, thyme, or edible flowers if desired. Serve immediately. Slice while hot for an oozy, molten center.
Notes
- Brûléeing: Use a kitchen torch for the best results; it melts the sugar without overcooking the cheese. Broilers can work but are harder to control.
- Pastry Sealing: Ensure the bottom edges of the puff pastry are sealed tightly with egg wash to prevent the pastry from opening during baking.
- Flavor Twist: Pro Tip: Slide a spoonful of fig jam or hot honey under the feta before wrapping for an extra sweet surprise inside.
- Chilling: If the puff pastry becomes too warm while wrapping, place the assembled bomb in the freezer for 5 minutes before baking.
- Serving Hot: This appetizer is best served immediately after the sugar has cooled and hardened (about 2 minutes) for the ideal contrast between the hot, molten cheese and the crisp sugar shell.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Brûlée, Wrapping
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ ¼ de la préparation (≈150-180 g)
- Calories: ~ 350-450 kcal
- Sugar: ~ 8-12 g
- Sodium: ~ 500-700 mg
- Fat: ~ 25-30 g
- Saturated Fat: ~ 10-15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 10-15 g
- Trans Fat: ~ 0-0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: ~ 25-30 g
- Fiber: ~ 0-1 g
- Protein: ~ 8-12 g
- Cholesterol: ~ 150-180 mg
Keywords: Feta Brûlée, Baked Feta, Sweet Savory Appetizer, Puff Pastry Feta, Crème Brûlée Cheese, Holiday Appetizer, Easy Bake, Molten Feta