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Dubai Pistachio Cheese Bomb

Golden puff pastry filled with gooey mozzarella, cream cheese, and crunchy pistachios, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 cheese bombs
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Middle Eastern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Bomb Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup pistachios chopped
  • 1 puff pastry sheet thawed
  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash
  • pinch salt

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares approximately 3x3 inches.
  4. Place cheese mixture and chopped pistachios in the center of each square.
  5. Fold corners over the filling and pinch edges to seal.
  6. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle extra pistachios.
  7. Bake for 15–20 minutes until puff pastry is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Cool slightly and serve warm.

Notes

Do not overfill to prevent leakage. Use high-quality cheese for best results.