Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed (about 500 g total)
- 200 g mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets lightly and cut into equal rectangles.
- Place mozzarella cheese on one side of each rectangle.
- Fold or roll pastry over the cheese and seal edges.
- Place pastries seam-side down on the tray.
- Whisk egg and milk, then brush over pastries.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Brush with melted butter and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Do not overfill to prevent leakage.
- Seal edges well for best shape.
- Use different cheeses like cheddar or gouda for variation.
- Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness.
- Freeze before baking for best results when storing long-term.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
