Description

Delight in these golden, flaky Cheesy Garlic Herb Puff Pastry Pockets filled with a luscious blend of mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheeses, accented with garlic and fresh herbs. Perfect as a savory snack or appetizer, these pockets bake to crispy perfection with a buttery, fragrant topping.

Ingredients

Scale

Puff Pastry

1 package puff pastry (thawed, 17.3 oz)

Cheese Filling

1.5 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese, grated
0.5 cup provolone or gruyere cheese, grated
0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated (divided)

Topping & Seasoning

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
0.5 tsp dried oregano
0.25 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine the grated mozzarella, provolone (or gruyere), and half of the parmesan cheese, ensuring an even mixture for the filling.
Roll and Cut Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, then cut it into equal squares or rectangles, sized to your preference.
Add Cheese Filling: Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture into the center of each pastry piece, keeping about a 1/2-inch border around the edges to allow sealing.
Seal Pastry Pockets: Brush the edges of each pastry piece with the beaten egg wash, fold over to enclose the filling, and tightly crimp the edges with a fork to seal and create a decorative edge.
Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: Stir together the melted butter with garlic powder, fresh parsley, dried oregano, and flaky sea salt to create a flavorful brush-on topping.
Brush and Vent: Brush the garlic herb butter generously over the tops of each pastry pocket. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top. Then, use a knife to cut two small slits on each pocket to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake and Cool: Place the prepared pockets on the lined baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until they are puffed up and have a deep golden brown color. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Notes

Ensure the puff pastry is well thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.
Feel free to substitute provolone with gruyere or another melting cheese of your choice.
Use fresh herbs when possible for the best flavor but dried herbs work well too.
Serve warm for the best melty cheese experience.
Can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: cheesy puff pastry pockets, garlic herb pastry, baked cheese pockets, appetizer, snack, easy puff pastry recipe