Description
These delightful Flaky Lemon Puff Pastry Bites are easy to make and bursting with bright, citrusy flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 package Puff Pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest (freshly grated)
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (melted, for brushing)
- Optional: Powdered Sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into squares or circles, about 3 inches in size.
- Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar in a mixing bowl until the sugar dissolves.
- Place about a teaspoon of the lemon mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the pastry over to seal and crimp the edges with a fork.
- Whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water and brush over the pastry tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or fruity sorbet. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg