Marry Berry Poker Chips are made with all-butter puff pastry, black olive tapenade, mature Cheddar, Parmesan cheese, and egg. This recipe creates savory, crisp cheese and olive biscuits perfect for serving with drinks or as a snack. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and makes 28–32 chips.
Marry Berry Poker Chips Ingredients
- 1 × 320g sheet ready-rolled all-butter puff pastry
- 2 tbsp black olive tapenade
- 55g (2oz) mature Cheddar, grated
- 1 egg, beaten
- 55g (2oz) Parmesan, grated
How To Make Marry Berry Poker Chips
- Prepare the Pastry Layers: Unroll pastry on a lightly floured surface. Spread tapenade over half, sprinkle Cheddar on top, and fold the other half over like a book.
- Roll and Chill: Lightly flour the top and roll back to original rectangle. Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with Parmesan, and gently press. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas 6 and line 2 baking sheets with non-stick paper.
- Shape the Chips: Trim edges for neatness. Cut into 4 vertical strips, remove small triangles at ends, and slice each strip into 6–7 diamonds. Chill 10 more minutes.
- Bake: Place on prepared sheets and bake for about 15 minutes, until golden. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Serve: Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
Recipe Tips
- Keep Pastry Cold: Chill in between steps to make slicing easier.
- Use All-Butter Pastry: It gives the best flavor, even if slightly more delicate.
- Neat Slices: Use a sharp knife to create clean diamond shapes.
- Make Ahead: Can be baked a day early and reheated.
- Freeze Raw or Cooked: Store raw cut pieces or baked chips in the freezer.
What To Serve With Poker Chips
These cheesy, savory bites are excellent with cocktails, wine, or a grazing board of antipasti. Serve alongside dips like hummus or red pepper spread for extra flair.
How To Store Poker Chips
Refrigerate: Store baked chips in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Reheat in a warm oven.
Freeze: Freeze before or after baking. Bake from frozen or reheat at 180°C until warm and crisp.
Poker Chips Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 110 (per piece)
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Sugar: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 130mg
FAQs
Can I use a different cheese?
Yes, any firm, flavorful cheese like Gruyère or Red Leicester will work.
What’s the best way to cut diamond shapes?
Trim ends and slice each strip diagonally to get even diamonds.
Can I use regular puff pastry?
Yes, but all-butter puff pastry provides richer flavor and better texture.
How do I reheat leftovers?
Bake in a hot oven for 5 minutes until warmed through and crisp.
Can I make them smaller?
Yes, reduce the size slightly for more bite-sized portions and adjust baking time.
Marry Berry Poker Chips Recipe
Description
Crisp, flaky puff pastry diamonds filled with rich tapenade and cheese, perfect for entertaining or snacking.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Unroll pastry, spread with tapenade and Cheddar, fold over.
- Reroll, brush with egg, sprinkle Parmesan, chill 30 mins.
- Preheat oven to 200°C, line 2 baking sheets.
- Trim and cut pastry into 4 strips, slice into diamonds. Chill 10 mins.
- Bake for 15 mins until golden. Cool slightly on rack.
- Serve warm or reheat before serving.
Notes
- Use cold pastry for easy slicing.
- Can be made a day ahead.
- Freeze raw or cooked chips.
- Serve with drinks or dips.