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You are going to love how easy these savory Cheese Croissants are to make. They always come out looking gorgeous due to their bite sized triangle shape. Try this 2 ingredient croissant as your next savory party appetizer or as a healthy snack! 

Cheese Croissants in a stack on a cookie sheet


Perfect Appetizer Cheese Croissants

Impress your guests with the perfect appetizer, savory cheese croissants! They’re a party favorite finger food – and who doesn’t love cheese and pastry? 

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Only 2 simple ingredients
  • Just 5 minute prep time
  • They freeze great too!

2 Ingredients Needed

  • Pastry sheets: 2 sheets of frozen puff pastry sheets or use crescent roll dough.
  • Cheese: string cheese of any flavor; I used Colby and cheddar. You can also use shredded cheese if you like.

How to make savory cheese croissants

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two parchment papers on a baking sheet.
  2. Unwrap puff pastry and cut each sheet into 9 squares with a sharp knife.
  3. If using string cheese, slice the cheese into 3-4 pieces.
  4. Place a bit of string cheese or sliced cheese in the center of each square of pastry. Wet your finger and brush 2 adjoining edges of each square with room temperature water.
  5. Fold over into a triangle and press to seal. Press lightly with the tines of a fork to make sure they’re sealed and prevent leakage during baking.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and pastry is cooked through.
  7. Serve plain or with dipping sauces such as salsa, guacamole, barbecue sauce, or marinara.

Variations

Although these easy cheesy croissants are called the perfect appetizers, you can enjoy them with your favorite food at any time of day!

A few of my favorite savory cheese croissant pairings are: 

  • Cheese croissants for breakfast with bacon
  • Cheese croissants for lunch with a side of turkey or sliced ham
  • Cheese croissants for snack or appetizer with a dipping of salsa
  • Cheese croissants for dinner with a nice big salad or soup
Cheese Croissants in a stack on white plate

Expert Tips

  • Try my Basic Egg Wash Recipe to make them nice and golden.
  • Make sure your puff pastry is thawed according to the package directions.
  • I like using a pizza cutter to slice my squares evenly!
  • Seal the edges with water and a fork very well otherwise it’ll spill out any gaps as the cheese melts.
  • Serve with your favorite dips to pump up the flavor! I love dipping these in salsa.

FAQs

Can you make these ahead of time?

Yes, you can! Bake a batch and refrigerate for up to 3 days in a sealed bag or airtight container.  

Can you freeze cheese croissants?

These cheesy croissants are perfect for freezing. Save a bag in the freezer for up to 3 months!

Cheese Croissants in a stack on a cookie sheet

Cheese Croissants

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Cheese Croissants – this EASY 2 ingredient recipe is a great snack, lunch, or appetizer. Serve them with dips for an extra treat!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield 18 servings
Serving Size 1 serving
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 box frozen puff pastry sheets thawed (2 sheets)
  • String Cheese any flavor; I used Colby and/or shredded cheese (any flavor; I used cheddar)
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two cookie sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
  • Unwrap puff pastry and cut each sheet into 9 squares.
  • If using string cheese, slice the cheese into 3-4 pieces.
  • Place a bit of string cheese or sliced cheese in the center of each square of pastry. Wet your finger and brush 2 adjoining edges of each square with water. Fold over into a triangle and press to seal. Press lightly with the tines of a fork to make sure they’re sealed and prevent leakage during baking.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and pastry is cooked through.
  • Serve plain or with dipping sauces such as salsa, guacamole, barbecue sauce, or marinara.

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Recipe Notes

  • Try my Basic Egg Wash Recipe to make them nice and golden.
  • Make sure your puff pastry is thawed according to the package directions.
  • I like using a pizza cutter to slice my squares evenly!
  • Seal the edges with water and a fork very well otherwise it’ll spill out any gaps as the cheese melts.
  • Serve with your favorite dips to pump up the flavor! I love dipping these in salsa.

Recipe Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Author Dorothy Kern

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  2. A 7th grader AND a new puppy? Oh wow Dorothy, you’re going to need A LOT of these cheesy croissants to get you through!

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  3. I love how easy but gorgeous these are. We love their products. Healthy and delicious.

    Aren’t puppies a handful? I’ve been watching my daughter’s dog a lot because she is away with the military. I swear I get nothing done. It doesn’t help we have another dog and 4 cats either. The kitten and puppy play non-stop. ha

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