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Cheese and Onion Pasties

These flaky cheese and onion pasties are made with puff pastry. Delicate, buttery pastry filled with a savory, cheesy filling, these slices make a wonderful appetizer or light dinner. They are also perfect party food.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 pasties
Calories: 543 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1.2 lb puff pastry 550 g, Notes 1,2,3
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions about 350 g/ 12.5 oz total weight
  • ¾ cup cheddar grated, 200 g/ 7 oz
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

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  1. Cook onions: Peel and halve the onions. Slice into half rings. Heat the oil in a large thick-bottomed or nonstick pan. Cook with a pinch of salt until golden and soft, about 10 minutes. Stir often and don’t allow them to get too brown. If they threaten to catch, turn down the heat slightly and add a small splash of water. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.2 large onions + 2 tablespoons olive oil
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C.
  3. Mix filling: Grate the cheese. Mix with onions, and add salt and pepper to taste.¾ cup Cheddar/ 200 g + ½ teaspoon fine sea salt + ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  4. Egg brush: Mix egg yolk and milk in a small bowl. Use to brush the dough around the filling.1 egg yolk + 2 tablespoons milk
  5. Cut puff pastry: Unroll both sheets of dough on the working surface. Cut rectangles of about 4.5 - 6 inches/ 12x15 cm (Note 2). Place half of the rectangles on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.1.2 lb puff pastry/ 550 g
  6. Fill, close: Spoon the filling evenly on the pieces leaving some space around the filling. Drape over the remaining pastry rectangles. Press to seal the edges and crimp with a fork. Brush with egg wash. Make a small slit in the middle to allow the hot air to escape during baking.
  7. Bake for about 30-35 minutes until puffed and golden. Leave to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Pastry: I used two sheets of ready-rolled refrigerated puff pastry. Each roll weighs 10 oz/ 275 g and is about 25 cm/ 10 inches/ 25 cm long.
  • You can use frozen puff pastry instead, either already rolled or a block. Defrost and roll (if necessary) according to the packet’s instructions.
  • These dimensions will fit if the pastry sheets are as large as mine. If they are larger or smaller, it won’t matter much. Just cut them into even rectangles.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pasty Calories 543kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 27g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 474mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pasties

Amount Per Serving

Calories 543

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pasty
Calories 543kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 27g 159%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 474mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.