For the Umami Filling

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4 oz. cremini or white button mushrooms, cleaned

4 oz. artichoke quarters (oil-packed, drained well)

4 oz. (half block) cream cheese, softened to room temperature

2 Tbsp mayonnaise (or sour cream/Greek yogurt)

1 Tbsp miso paste

1 tsp minced garlic

½ tsp tamari (or soy sauce, for extra umami/salt)

1 tsp nutritional yeast (optional, but recommended for cheesy flavor)

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp black pepper

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For the Pastry & Finish

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1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (approx. 9"x9" or 10"x10")

1 egg, whisked with 1 tsp water (for egg wash, optional)

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Prepare the Base

1. Chop & Sauté: Finely mince the mushrooms and artichokes.

2. In a small skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced mushrooms and artichokes until the mushrooms have released their liquid and it has completely evaporated. This concentrates the flavor and prevents a watery filling. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3. Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, miso paste, minced garlic, tamari, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.

4. Fold in the cooled mushroom and artichoke mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

   Assemble the Bites

5. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin, or line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. Cut Pastry: Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the sheet into 12 to 16 equal squares (for a muffin tin/cup shape).

7. Fill and Press:

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Gently press each puff pastry square into a muffin tin cup, allowing the corners to hang over the edges.

Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the filling into the center of each pastry cup.

Egg Wash & Top (Optional): Brush the exposed puff pastry edges with the egg wash.

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1. Bake and Serve

2. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up and a beautiful golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

3. Let the bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.

4. Serve warm or at room temperature.