Cranberry Jalapeño Puff Pastries (Printer View)
Flaky pastries with tangy cranberry jalapeño filling, a crowd-pleasing appetizer for festive entertaining.
# What you'll need:
→ Puff Pastry
01 - 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
→ Creamy Filling
02 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Cranberry Jalapeño Topping
06 - 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
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
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
02 - Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface; cut each sheet into 12 equal squares to make 24 pieces.
03 - Gently press each pastry square into the muffin tin cavities, creating small cups.
04 - Beat together cream cheese, sour cream, honey, and salt in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
05 - In a separate bowl, mix cranberries, jalapeño, cilantro, green onions, sugar, and lime juice. Let rest for 10 minutes for flavors to blend.
06 - Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into each pastry cup.
07 - Top each with a small spoonful of cranberry jalapeño mixture.
08 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until pastry is crisp and golden brown.
09 - Let pastries cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing; garnish with extra cilantro and jalapeño as desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Festive flavor combination of cranberry and jalapeño
- Quick and easy to assemble for any occasion
02 -
- Frozen cranberries can be used but should be thawed and drained first
- The recipe contains wheat and dairy—always check for allergen notices on puff pastry
03 -
- Swap jalapeño for mild green pepper for a kid-friendly version
- Add crumbled feta for a savory twist