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    Home » Type » Breads » Savory Pies Tarts and Pastries

    "Everything" Cheese Pastries

    Published: Dec 8, 2010 · Modified: Apr 17, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 48 Comments

    Everything Cheese Pastries

    The first Christmas Brunch recipe I’m sharing is my favorite item on the whole menu, “Everything” Cheese Pastries.

    Everything Cheese Pastries 2

    My inspiration for these delicious pastries came from two sources: my favorite bagel (the everything bagel), and the gorgeous blog, White on Rice Couple. I had been thinking about how to transform the everything bagel into a pastry, and when I saw their lovely recipe for Strawberry Crossover Puff Pastries, I immediately knew I wanted to make my own version…a savory pastry, reminiscent of an everything bagel stuffed with cream cheese.

    Everything Cheese Pastries 3

    These beautiful pastries make a delicious breakfast served with just a bowl of fruit and a cup of coffee, but they’re also special enough to serve as part of a festive holiday brunch.

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    “Everything” Cheese Pastries
    Prep time:  20 mins
    Cook time:  25 mins
    Total time:  45 mins
    Yield: 4 servings
     
    Ingredients
    • ¾ teaspoon poppy seeds
    • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
    • ½ teaspoon dried onion flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon steak seasoning (see Note)
    • Flour, for rolling out the pastry
    • 1 sheet (about ½ lb) puff pastry
    • 4 oz cream cheese (low-fat is fine)
    • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for eggwash
    Instructions
    1. If frozen, thaw the puff pastry at room temperature for 40 minutes or in the fridge overnight. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner.
    2. Combine the poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried onion flakes, and steak seasoning in a small bowl and set aside.
    3. Lightly flour your hands, the surface you want to roll the pastry out on, and your rolling pin. Roll out the pastry to a rectangle slightly over 16 inches wide and 8 inches tall and trim the edges so you have straight lines. Lightly flour the top of the pastry and cut the rectangle into 4 pieces, each about 4 inches wide and 8 inches tall.
    4. Fold each piece of pastry in half, bringing the two farthest sides together. Use a knife to cut strips (about ¼ to ½ inch wide and 2 inches tall) along the edge of the dough through both layers; be careful not to press the layers of dough together too much.
    5. Lay the pastries out on the prepared baking sheet. Place 1 oz cheese in the center of each pastry; bring the right strip farthest from you across the cheese, then bring the left strip farthest from you across the first strip. Continue alternating strips this way, making sure that each strip overlaps the previous. Repeat this process on the remaining pastries. Lightly press down on the top of each pastry to help seal the strips together.
    6. Brush the tops of the pastries with eggwash (you will have extra eggwash; don't try to use it all), then sprinkle ½ teaspoon of the seasoning mixture on top of each pastry.
    7. Bake until the pastries are puffed and golden, about 20 to 25 minutes.
    Notes
    Steak Seasoning: The steak seasoning I use contains sea salt, coarse-ground black pepper, coriander seed, mustard seed, dill seed, and red pepper.
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    Update (December 10, 2014): I made this dish again and snapped a few pictures, so I decided to update the photos in this post.

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    1. Merryn Galluccio says

      May 25, 2011 at 8:00 pm

      I have happily just discovered your blog. What great posts and inspiring recipes - thank you. These cheese pastries look delicious and just the thing for a lazy weekend breakfast :D

      Reply
    2. athena says

      January 25, 2011 at 10:48 am

      Everything bagels with cream cheese are my absolute favorite breakfast... I can only imagine that this would make a great way to get the same flavors, especially now that I'm so far from my favorite NYC bagels.

      Reply
    3. Valerie M. says

      December 20, 2010 at 9:17 pm

      These are so adorable and sound delish! I'm searching for brunch recipes and have to give these a try.

      Reply
    4. tasteofbeirut says

      December 14, 2010 at 8:24 pm

      these cheese puffs are so beautiful and tasty~

      Reply
    5. Keely says

      December 14, 2010 at 4:49 pm

      Looks Yummy! I have a small addition to everything bread. One way to make it easier-there is this WONDERFUL stuff from Eureka, CA. They sell "everything" in a bottle! Its called slug slime, you can order it online for around $4. Love it!
      http://losbagels.com/what-slug-slime

      Reply
    6. deeba says

      December 12, 2010 at 10:19 am

      Spectacular...I love your inspiration and how delicious this looks! It's right up my street! YUM!!

      Reply
    7. Lentil Breakdown says

      December 11, 2010 at 9:48 pm

      Wowie wow wow! A combination of a cheese danish and bagel. Now that is really fresh!

      Reply
    8. Krista says

      December 11, 2010 at 9:29 am

      These sound fabulous! Like double duty treats with the pastry and cheese all in one!!

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    9. grace says

      December 11, 2010 at 8:37 am

      puff pastry and cheese. frankly, i'm not sure the savory side of things can get any better than that. :)

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    10. Priscilla - She's Cookin' says

      December 10, 2010 at 7:32 pm

      Wow! Great photos - it looks so delicious! Everything bagels are my favorite, too and having it and the cream cheese (or neufchatel) in a savory pastry. YUM

      Reply
    11. Simply Life says

      December 10, 2010 at 7:17 pm

      Oh my gosh, this looks incredible!

      Reply
    12. Geni says

      December 10, 2010 at 4:06 pm

      These are exquisite looking. I can't wait to try making them!

      Reply
    13. sophia says

      December 10, 2010 at 5:41 am

      Oh my goodness, Faith. Those look truly fantastic. You know I'm over anything bagel and cheese!

      Reply
    14. Monet says

      December 10, 2010 at 1:43 am

      These look stunning! I wouldn't need to eat anything else if I was handed one of these on Christmas morning. I would float right up to heaven. The seeds are such a pretty touch! Thank you so much for sharing with me tonight. I hope you have a wonder-filled Friday!

      Reply
    15. lynn says

      December 09, 2010 at 9:49 pm

      These are gorgeous! Bet they're delicious, too :)

      Reply
    16. FOODESSA says

      December 09, 2010 at 9:06 pm

      All I can think of after seeing these great little creations is how I would accompany the smooth cheese with some smooth chocolate too...maybe even some roasted nuts! Ohhh...my mind is going wild ;o)

      Have a wonderful evening,
      Claudia

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    17. Anh says

      December 09, 2010 at 8:59 pm

      So delicious! I love cheese bagel and will say yes for this!

      Reply
    18. Evelyne@CheapEthnicEatz says

      December 09, 2010 at 8:59 pm

      Oh wonderful work on the puff pastry with the design, very clever. And anything cheese is awesome. We stopped at a cheese maker on the way back home from Quebec City yesterday...got lots of cheese so may try this very soon.

      Reply
    19. Carolyn Jung says

      December 09, 2010 at 8:52 pm

      Wow! Now, that's a bagel in black tie attire. ;)

      Reply
    20. admin says

      December 09, 2010 at 7:17 pm

      A Canadian Foodie -- Oh, I'm sorry for the ambiguation! I use American Neufchatel, which is similar to cream cheese but with a slight tang. Cream cheese would also work well here though.

      Erica -- I'm so excited, thank you so much!!! I just emailed you. :)

      Reply
    21. Erica says

      December 09, 2010 at 6:45 pm

      They look amazing,Faith!I would love a couple with a cup of coffee! Did get my e-mail? You are the $150 gift card winner :)Congratulations!

      Reply
    22. A Canadian Foodie says

      December 09, 2010 at 6:12 pm

      I am sure glad you were so inspired as this looks easy enough to make and I can tell it would be delicious. I tried that kind of cheese this past summer in France and fell in love with it. I didn't know that is was exported. I know we don't have it in Edmonton, yet!
      :)
      Valerie

      Reply
    23. Angie's Recipes says

      December 09, 2010 at 3:09 pm

      Pastry with cream cheese filling....now you are talking! I wish I had one now.

      Reply
    24. Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says

      December 09, 2010 at 12:59 pm

      Wow I can totally are these being a huge hit! They look wonderful and full of everything tastiness.

      Reply
    25. Nicole, RD says

      December 09, 2010 at 12:00 pm

      Those are stunning! Everything bagels are my favorite, too. YUM! But I definitely need a mint afterwards! I think I'm going to take this recipe home for the holidays to make with my mom!

      Reply
    26. Carol says

      December 09, 2010 at 12:00 pm

      Looks fantastic! What a great idea! You are so creative!

      Reply
    27. Rich says

      December 09, 2010 at 10:43 am

      I bought puff pastry two days ago. It will turn into these in a matter of hours. Seriously, Faith, these look great ...

      Reply
    28. Erica says

      December 09, 2010 at 10:36 am

      WOW- that is so gorgeous. I would be super excited to see this come out at a restaurant, yet alone at someones house! Beautiful work. I bet that filling is heavenly

      Reply
    29. 5 Star Foodie says

      December 09, 2010 at 10:10 am

      These puff pastries look so yummy, love the cheese filling and the "everything" topping, this is an excellent brunch dish for sure!

      Reply
    30. Katerina says

      December 09, 2010 at 10:10 am

      Cheese pies for breakfast are the best. I love yours they are so fluffy and crunchy.

      Reply
    31. Reeni says

      December 09, 2010 at 9:54 am

      These are incredible Faith! I'm thinking of adding them to my Christmas brunch menu!

      Reply
    32. Emily Z says

      December 09, 2010 at 9:42 am

      Gorgeous little pastries. They look utterly perfect for Christmas brunch, or any other brunch for that matter!

      Reply
    33. Beth says

      December 09, 2010 at 8:37 am

      Your pastries look absolutely wonderful. Bookmarked, and can't wait to try them!

      Reply
    34. Priyanka says

      December 09, 2010 at 8:12 am

      I am bookmarking this recipe. I love everything bagel and this pastry is right up my alley!

      Reply
    35. Cherine says

      December 09, 2010 at 8:02 am

      Oh my, I am drooling here, puff pastry and cheese... yummyyyyy

      Reply
    36. Joanne says

      December 09, 2010 at 7:58 am

      Genius! Absolutely positively genius. Everythings are my favorite. And cheese STUFFED is also my favorite. I think I might have to come over for brunch.

      Reply
    37. Heavenly Housewife says

      December 09, 2010 at 7:23 am

      Looking at these is making me so hungry, they look delicious. I love your lattice work, very pretty daaaaahling.
      *kisses* HH

      Reply
    38. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      December 09, 2010 at 7:15 am

      Oh you're so clever Faith! I bet as a kid you were always inventing cool new things to play with! :D

      Reply
    39. Diane says

      December 09, 2010 at 2:20 am

      Wow, but these look good, must try these for sure. Diane

      Reply
    40. Rosa says

      December 09, 2010 at 1:29 am

      One of the best combos! Those look so good.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    41. chriesi says

      December 09, 2010 at 12:57 am

      Mmmmmmm so delicious!

      Reply
    42. lequan says

      December 09, 2010 at 12:26 am

      holy moley Faith, i LOVE these "everything" cheese pastry! cream cheese and pastry are two of my weaknesses, so i must say, you are a girl after my heart with these. just looking at these beauties makes my outh water. the way you criss crossed the pastry adds a beautiful touch. can i also say i love the dried onion flakes? such little flakes, but an explosion of flavor. great way to balance out the creamy taste with these onion flakes and steak seasoning.i would love to try these some time. bookmarking this for sure! great start to your brunch, my dear.

      Reply
    43. BeadedTail says

      December 09, 2010 at 12:11 am

      That's certainly what I'd start with at a brunch! It looks so good!

      Reply
    44. Veronica says

      December 09, 2010 at 12:11 am

      Oh, girl, you've outdone yourself! Well, you always do. This is brill-I so have to try it! ooooh, I can just taste them now.

      Reply
    45. Victoria says

      December 09, 2010 at 12:08 am

      I can see why this is your favorite menu item from your holiday brunch! This is ingenious and looks so tasty! I would love to try these :)

      Reply
    46. Swathi says

      December 08, 2010 at 11:16 pm

      Faith,
      Nice puff pastry. I love puff pastry sure cheese in them makes more tasty.

      Reply
    47. Louanne says

      December 08, 2010 at 11:14 pm

      I love everything bagels and crackers. What a great idea to use puff pastry and cream cheese! You always have the best ideas, Faith. We're having a family Christmas party, so I think this would be a great appetizer.

      Reply
    48. Barbara Bakes says

      December 08, 2010 at 9:06 pm

      What a fabulous way to dress up a bagel. Definitely a perfect addition to a holiday brunch.

      Reply

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