These Garlic & Paprika Tuna Puff Pastry Stars, made in collaboration with Watkins, transform Wild Planet's sustainable tuna into festive appetizers that look impressive but require minimal effort. Watkins' garlic powder and paprika bring depth and warmth to the creamy filling, which complements the flaky pastry beautifully, while the star shape adds a playful touch perfect for gatherings or holidays. The key to success lies in keeping the pastry cold before baking, ensuring those edges stay sharp and defined as they puff up golden in the oven.
Garlic & Paprika Tuna Puff Pastry Stars
These Garlic & Paprika Tuna Puff Pastry Stars, made in collaboration withWatkins, transform Wild Planet's sustainable tuna into festive appetizers that look impressive but require minimal effort. Watkins' garlic powder and paprika bring depth and warmth to the creamy filling, which complements the flaky pastry beautifully, while the star shape adds a playful touch perfect for gatherings or holidays. The key to success lies in keeping the pastry cold before baking, ensuring those edges stay sharp and defined as they puff up golden in the oven.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry, thawed but cold
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1 (5oz) can Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna
(3oz) Cream Cheese (about ⅓ block), softened
½ tsp Watkins Garlic Powder
¼–½ tsp Watkins Paprika (regular or smoked)
- Pinch of Watkins regular flaky salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Lightly flour work surface
- Roll out puff pastry just enough to smooth it
- Cut into star shapes using a sharp cookie cutter
- Place cut shapes on prepared tray
- Freeze for 10 minutes to help maintain sharp edges
In a bowl, combine tuna, cream cheese, garlic powder, and paprika
- Mix until creamy and spreadable
- Remove pastry stars from freezer
- Use a fork to gently dock (poke) the center of each star
- Spoon a small dollop of tuna mixture into the center of each star
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until pastry is golden and puffed
- Sprinkle with flaky salt
- Serve warm
