Description
Cranberry Jalapeño Puff Pastries are a delightful appetizer that combines the sweetness of cranberries with the heat of jalapeños, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry (2 sheets)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and cut them into squares.
- In a bowl, mix the cranberry sauce, chopped jalapeños, and cream cheese until well combined.
- Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the pastry over to create a triangle and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your heat preference.
- These pastries can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg