Cranberry Jalapeño Puff Pastries (Print)
Flaky puff pastry filled with tangy cranberry jalapeño dip makes a vibrant appetizer for festive occasions.
# Ingredients:
→ Puff Pastry
01 - 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
→ Creamy Filling
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Cranberry Jalapeño Topping
06 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
07 - 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
→ Garnish (optional)
12 - Extra chopped cilantro
13 - Finely diced jalapeño
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
02 - Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Cut each into 12 equal squares, for a total of 24 pieces.
03 - Gently press each pastry square into a muffin cup, forming small pastry shells.
04 - In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, honey, and salt until smooth and creamy.
05 - In a separate bowl, combine cranberries, jalapeño, cilantro, green onions, sugar, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly and let sit for 10 minutes.
06 - Spoon about one teaspoon of cream cheese mixture into each puff pastry cup.
07 - Add a small spoonful of cranberry jalapeño topping onto each filled pastry cup.
08 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until pastry is golden and crisp.
09 - Cool pastries in the tin for 5 minutes before removing. Garnish with extra cilantro and jalapeño if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Simple to make with store-bought puff pastry
- Festive flavors and vibrant colors suitable for any celebration
02 -
- Frozen cranberries need to be thawed and drained before using
- Puff pastry often contains wheat and milk, so check labels for allergens
03 -
- Use cold puff pastry for easy handling and maximum flakiness
- Add crumbled feta to the filling for a salty flavor boost