Puff Pastry Pockets Recipes

SAVORY PUFF PASTRY POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, spinach, artichokes, salt, and pepper, and mix until fully incorporated.
• Lay a sheet of puff pastry dough over the ice cube tray and carefully press into the dough forming it to the ice tray.
• Place the shredded mozzarella, pepperonis, and marinara in the first four cube divots.
• Place the roasted red peppers, pesto, and mozzarella pearls in the middle four cube divots.
• Spoon the ricotta mixture into the last 4 cube divots.
• Place the other sheet of puff pastry over the ice cube tray and use a rolling pin to seal it. Chill for at least 10 minutes.
• On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, invert the ice cube tray releasing the puff pastry pockets.
• Using a knife, cut any excess dough from the sides.
• Using a fork, press into the the edges of the pastry and seal.
• Brush the pastry with butter and bake for 30 minutes.
• Enjoy!

CHEESE AND SPINACH PUFF PASTRY POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the frozen pastry shells on the baking sheet and bake until they puff and become golden brown, about 20 minutes. Using a small knife, cut out the center of the pastry shells.
• Meanwhile, stir the cream, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in the spinach, Fontina cheese, Parmesan, and green onions. Spoon the spinach mixture into the baked pastry shells. Bake until the pastries are golden brown and the filling is hot, about 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the pastries to a platter and serve.

PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN POCKETS

Steps:

• Cut a lengthwise slit in every chicken breast to within a 1/2 inch of the the other side, open so they lay flat.
• Cover each chicken breast with plastic wrap; pound to 1/8 inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Stir half of the thyme into each carton of cream cheese and set aside.
• Place spinach leaves over chicken breasts.
• Spoon 2 Tbs. of the cream cheese mixture down the center of each chicken breast.
• Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the cream cheese and lightly press so that they stick.
• Roll up the chicken breasts to cover the filling and tuck in the ends.
• Unroll the puff pastry; cut into 8 even portions. Roll each into an 8-in.x7-in. rectangle.
• Combine egg and cold water; brush over edges of pastry.
• Place chicken at one short end; roll up tightly and tuck in ends as you go.
• Place pockets on a greased cookie sheet. Brush them with remaining egg and water mixture, and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

PROVOLONE BEEF PASTRY POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender and liquid is evaporated. Remove from pan; cool completely., Drain beef, discarding sauce or saving for another use. Coarsely chop beef. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water., Unfold one sheet of puff pastry. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a 15x9-in. rectangle; cut crosswise into thirds, making three 5-in.-wide rectangles., Place a cheese slice on one half of each rectangle, trimming cheese to fit. Top each with a rounded tablespoon mushroom mixture and scant 3 tablespoons beef. Lightly brush edges of pastry with egg mixture. Fold pastry over filling; press edges with a fork to seal. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet and filling., Brush tops with egg mixture. Bake 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze unbaked pastries on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, bake frozen pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.

SWEET PUFF PASTRY POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Lay a sheet of puff pastry dough over the ice cube tray and carefully press into the dough forming it to the ice tray.
• Place a spoonful of chocolate hazelnut spread and a slice of banana in the first four cube divots.
• Place a spoonful of raspberry jam and a piece of chocolate in the middle four cube divots.
• Place the chocolate chips, marshmallows, and graham cracker into the last 4 cube divots.
• Place the other sheet of puff pastry over the ice cube tray and use a rolling pin to seal it. Chill for at least 10 minutes.
• On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, invert the ice cube tray releasing the puff pastry pockets.
• Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Using a knife cut any excess dough from the sides.
• Using a fork, press into the the edges of the pastry and seal.
• Brush the pastry with egg wash and bake for 30 minutes.
• Enjoy!