Puff Pastry Brie Bites  and Avocado Toast

preparation

Puff Pastry Brie Bites

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2. Roll out the puff pastry dough, cut it into squares, and gently press the small squares into a muffin tin.

3. Bake in the oven for approximately 15 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack.

4. Fill each puff pastry cup with slices of Castello® Double Cream Brie and the warm fruit compote. Garnish with walnuts.

Avocado Toast

1. Toast the sourdough bread until crispy and warm.

2. Slice the avocado into thin pieces.

3. Fry eggs in a hot pan with butter.

4. Arrange the sourdough bread with butter, avocado, eggs, and fresh basil.

5. Season with salt and pepper.

To serve

1. Cut grapefruits in half.

2. Arrange puff pastry bites, avocado toast, strawberries, and grapefruit halves on a serving platter.

Tips

Ensure the puff pastry dough is well-chilled before starting. Roll it out on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking, and handle it minimally to maintain its flakiness. Use a sharp knife or pastry cutter for clean edges. For the best results, chill the prepared dough squares in the muffin tin for 10-15 minutes before baking. This helps the pastry stay crisp and puff up in the oven.

Tips

Play around with the consistency of the brie. Instead of letting them cool, add the brie to the puff pastry bites when they are fresh from the oven. This way, the cheese will soften and become extra creamy.