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Fluffy, Cheesy & Buttery Homemade Pies

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Fluffy, Cheesy & Buttery Homemade Pies

Name: Fluffy, Cheesy & Buttery Homemade Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 sheet Puff Pastry (Thawed); 1 cup Grated Cheese (A mix of cheddar and mozzarella works well); 1 large Egg (For egg wash); 1 tablespoon Water (For egg wash); 2 tablespoons Butter (Melted, for brushing after baking (optional)); 1/4 teaspoon Salt (To taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (To taste)

This easy recipe for fluffy, cheesy, and buttery homemade pies uses store-bought puff pastry for a quick and satisfying snack or appetizer. Filled with a generous amount of cheese, folded, cut, and baked to golden perfection, these savory pies are an absolute delight that never fails to impress. Perfect for a quick bite or an elegant party food.

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Golden Baked Cheesy Pies

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

European

English

Nutrition (per serving)

250

Calories

10g

Protein

15g

Carbs

17g

Fat

Fluffy Pies with Melted Cheese

Ingredients

Puff Pastry
(Thawed)
1 sheet
Grated Cheese
(A mix of cheddar and mozzarella works well)
1 cup
Egg
(For egg wash)
1 large
Water
(For egg wash)
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Melted, for brushing after baking (optional))
2 tablespoons
Salt
(To taste)
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(To taste)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Stack of Golden Pastries

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking and a crisp crust.
2
Carefully unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Carefully unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet.
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If your pastry sheet is folded, gently unfold it and smooth out any creases.
3
Evenly sprinkle the grated cheese over one half of the puff pastry sheet, leaving a small border around the edges. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Evenly sprinkle the grated cheese over one half of the puff pastry sheet, leaving a small border around the edges. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Don't overfill with cheese to prevent it from oozing out too much during baking. A blend of cheeses adds more flavor.
4
Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the cheese filling, gently pressing down the edges to seal.
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Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the cheese filling, gently pressing down the edges to seal.
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Use a fork to crimp the edges for a more secure seal and decorative finish.
5
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the top surface of the folded pastry with the egg wash.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the top surface of the folded pastry with the egg wash.
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Egg wash gives the pastry a beautiful golden-brown color and a slight shine.
6
Using a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut the large pastry into individual square or rectangular pies, approximately 2x2 inches in size.
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Using a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut the large pastry into individual square or rectangular pies, approximately 2x2 inches in size.
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Cut cleanly to ensure distinct pieces. You can also make other shapes like triangles.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pies are puffed, golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pies are puffed, golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Keep an eye on them towards the end of baking as oven temperatures can vary. Rotate the baking sheet if one side is browning faster.
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Once baked, remove from the oven. For extra buttery flavor, brush lightly with melted butter (optional). Serve warm.
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Once baked, remove from the oven. For extra buttery flavor, brush lightly with melted butter (optional). Serve warm.
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These pies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven when the pastry is flakiest and the cheese is warm and gooey.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Fluffy, Cheesy & Buttery Homemade Pies

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Puff Pastry(Thawed)

Grated Cheese(A mix of cheddar and mozzarella works well)

Egg(For egg wash)

Water(For egg wash)

Butter(Melted, for brushing after baking (optional))

Salt(To taste)

Black Pepper(To taste)

Servings: 8

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Preview5mPreviewPreheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.5m

Carefully unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet.Preview1mPreviewCarefully unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet.1m

Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the cheese filling, gently pressing down the edges to seal.Preview1mPreviewFold the other half of the puff pastry over the cheese filling, gently pressing down the edges to seal.1m

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the top surface of the folded pastry with the egg wash.Preview1mPreviewIn a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the top surface of the folded pastry with the egg wash.1m

Using a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut the large pastry into individual square or rectangular pies, approximately 2x2 inches in size.Preview2mPreviewUsing a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut the large pastry into individual square or rectangular pies, approximately 2x2 inches in size.2m

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pies are puffed, golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.Preview20mPreviewBake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pies are puffed, golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.20m

Once baked, remove from the oven. For extra buttery flavor, brush lightly with melted butter (optional). Serve warm.Preview1mPreviewOnce baked, remove from the oven. For extra buttery flavor, brush lightly with melted butter (optional). Serve warm.1m

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Puff Pastry
(Thawed)

Grated Cheese
(A mix of cheddar and mozzarella works well)

Egg
(For egg wash)

Water
(For egg wash)

Butter
(Melted, for brushing after baking (optional))

Salt
(To taste)

Black Pepper
(To taste)

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Preview
5m
Preview
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5m

Carefully unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet.
Preview
1m
Preview
Carefully unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet.
1m

Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the cheese filling, gently pressing down the edges to seal.
Preview
1m
Preview
Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the cheese filling, gently pressing down the edges to seal.
1m

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the top surface of the folded pastry with the egg wash.
Preview
1m
Preview
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the top surface of the folded pastry with the egg wash.
1m

Using a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut the large pastry into individual square or rectangular pies, approximately 2x2 inches in size.
Preview
2m
Preview
Using a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut the large pastry into individual square or rectangular pies, approximately 2x2 inches in size.
2m

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pies are puffed, golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Preview
20m
Preview
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pies are puffed, golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
20m

Once baked, remove from the oven. For extra buttery flavor, brush lightly with melted butter (optional). Serve warm.
Preview
1m
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Once baked, remove from the oven. For extra buttery flavor, brush lightly with melted butter (optional). Serve warm.
1m