- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prep Puff Pastry: Lightly flour your work surface. Unfold the puff pastry sheet and gently roll to even out creases and slightly thin the dough.
- Cheese Layer – Option 1 (Sprinkled Stars): Brush entire surface with egg wash. Sprinkle generously with grated cheeses. Cut stars with the cookie cutter.
- Cheese Layer – Option 2 (Folded Puffier Stars): Sprinkle cheese over half the pastry sheet. Fold the other half over to encase the cheese. Lightly roll to seal. Cut stars from the filled pastry.
- Arrange & Bake: Place cut-outs on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with a pinch of cheese, if desired.
- Cook: Bake for 10–15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool: Let cool slightly on the tray before serving with jelly.
🌶️ Part 2: Sweet & Spicy Hot Pepper Jelly
🔥 Ingredients:
- 3 medium red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 4 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped (adjust seeds for heat level)
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 package (1.75 oz or 3.5 tbsp) powdered pectin
🥣 Instructions:
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