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Beef Wellington Bites Recipe: Easy Heart-Shaped Appetizers for Parties

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These heart-shaped Beef Wellington bites feature tender beef, savory mushroom duxelles, and flaky puff pastry for a party-perfect appetizer. Quick to make and irresistibly cute, they’re ideal for entertaining or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz beef tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 6 oz cremini or button mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 small shallot (about 2 tbsp), minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Pinch of salt (for mushrooms)
  • 1 package puff pastry sheets (about 14 oz), thawed
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • 2 tbsp flour, for dusting
  • 2 slices prosciutto, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced shallot and cook for 2 minutes until soft.
  3. Add chopped mushrooms, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Sauté until mushrooms are deeply browned and moisture evaporates, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
  4. In a mixing bowl, toss beef cubes with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheets to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out 24 hearts using a heart-shaped cutter (12 pairs). Re-roll scraps as needed.
  6. Place half the hearts on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each with Dijon mustard.
  7. Spoon about 1/2 tsp mushroom duxelles onto the center of each heart. Add a beef cube on top. Sprinkle with prosciutto or Parmesan if using.
  8. Top each filled heart with a second pastry heart. Press edges gently to seal. Chill tray in fridge for 10 minutes if pastry is soft.
  9. Beat egg and brush tops of each heart with egg wash.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until pastry is puffed and golden brown. If browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  11. Let bites cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep pastry and filling cold for best results. Cook mushrooms until dry to avoid soggy pastry. You can assemble bites ahead and bake just before serving. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use appropriate pastry and butter substitutes. Test bake one bite if unsure about filling or seasoning.

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