Hearts with Goat Cheese and Chives

Hearts with goat cheese and chives are a delicious and sophisticated appetizer, perfect for a special occasion or simply to spoil someone you love with a touch of taste and creativity. Let’s see the ingredients and the procedure together.

Ingredients

• 200 g of fresh puff pastry
• 150 g of soft goat cheese
• Fresh chives, to taste
• 1 egg (for brushing)
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Roll out the puff pastry and with a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out many hearts.
3. Transfer the hearts onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. In a small bowl, beat the egg and lightly brush the surface of the hearts to give them color and shine during baking.
5. Bake the hearts for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden.
6. In the meantime, take the goat cheese and work it with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the finely chopped chives and mix well to evenly distribute the herb within the cheese.
7. Once the hearts are cooked and have cooled, spread a little goat cheese on each heart and then decorate with additional pieces of chives.

Curiosity

Puff pastry hearts are a play on shape and flavor that lend themselves to many variations. Chives not only add a touch of fresh and slightly spicy flavor, but are also an aromatic herb that traditionally symbolizes good health and happiness in the home. So these hearts are not only a pleasure for the palate but also a wish for those who receive them.

If you wish, you can accompany this appetizer with a light and fresh white wine, which pairs well with the creaminess of the goat cheese and the aroma of the chives. Bon appétit!