Savoury Apero Stars
These savoury apero stars combine plain flour, tinned chickpeas, garlic and smoked paprika into crisp, golden party bites. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the dough, grinds the spices and blends the chickpea mixture evenly, giving you consistent stars every time. Ideal as a snack, starter or drinks-party treat, they deliver a smoky, garlicky crunch without any fuss.
About this recipe
Savoury Apero Stars Thermomix TM7 are the ultimate homemade finger food for drinks parties, birthdays and festive gatherings. Searching for easy appetiser recipes or aperitif snacks made in an all-in-one kitchen machine often leads to complicated pastry work, but these star-shaped bites keep things simple. A straightforward dough of plain flour, olive oil, water and a pinch of sea salt comes together quickly, while the topping of tinned chickpeas, garlic cloves, pepper and smoked paprika delivers a smoky, savoury punch in every bite. The TM7 kneads the dough to a smooth, pliable consistency and blends the chickpea spread evenly, so each star tastes the same. Because the stars are small and bake crisp, they are perfect for handing around with drinks, packing into lunchboxes or serving as a vegetarian starter. With basic pantry ingredients and a touch of sugar to balance the seasoning, this snack suits beginner cooks and experienced hosts alike.
Preparation tips
- Roll the plain flour dough between two sheets of baking paper so the stars lift out cleanly and keep their pointed shape; dip the cutter in flour between cuts for the sharpest points.
- Pat the tinned chickpeas dry with kitchen paper before blending them with the garlic and smoked paprika, as a drier spread prevents the star bases from turning soggy during baking.
- For a milder kid-friendly version, reduce the garlic cloves and smoked paprika, and let children press extra stars from the dough trimmings while you re-roll the scraps.
Recipe variations
- Make a gluten-free version by replacing the plain flour with a gluten-free flour blend and adding a little extra olive oil, so the star dough still rolls out smoothly and bakes crisp around the chickpea topping.
- For a festive variation, stir crumbled feta and a pinch of dried oregano into the chickpea spread, then finish the baked stars with a light dusting of extra smoked paprika and a rosemary sprig on the serving board.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- With the built-in scale, the Thermomix weighs the plain flour and water directly in the bowl for consistently balanced star dough.
- The TM7 kneads the flour and olive oil dough into a smooth, elastic ball, ready to roll without sticky hands.
- Grinding the garlic cloves and sea salt freshly in the Thermomix releases maximum aroma into the chickpea spread.
- The Thermomix mixes the chickpeas and smoked paprika into a uniform, lump-free topping so every star tastes identical.
- Steaming the garlic cloves in the Varoma beforehand gives the Thermomix spread a mellow, sweet flavour without any harshness.
Ingredients
- plain flour
- water
- olive oil
- fine sea salt
- sugar
- garlic cloves
- red pepper
- tinned chickpeas
- ground black pepper
- smoked paprika