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Cheddar Rosemary Pastry

Cheddar Rosemary Pastry prepared dish

This savory cheddar rosemary pastry features a flaky, buttery crust infused with aromatic rosemary and rich cheddar cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or a delightful snack, these pastries are sure to impress at any gathering. Serve them warm for the best flavor and texture!

This recipe is american style, snack, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 25 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include cheddar cheese, salt, unsalted butter, fresh rosemary.
  • Follow all 13 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
  • 1 large egg (beaten for egg wash)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp cold water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped rosemary until evenly distributed.
  5. Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently to form a ball.
  7. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
  9. Cut the dough into squares or circles and place a small amount of filling in the center of each piece.
  10. Fold the dough over to create a pocket and press the edges to seal.
  11. Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  13. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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