Mini Puff Pastry Parcels

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🧀🥬 Mini Puff Pastry Parcels (Savory Version)

📋 Ingredients:

For the pastry:

• 1 sheet puff pastry (approx. 250g), thawed if frozen

• Flour (for dusting)

For the filling (choose or combine):

• 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)

• ½ cup finely chopped cooked spinach (squeezed dry)

• ½ cup sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers (optional)

• ¼ cup cooked shredded chicken or ham (optional)

• 1 garlic clove (minced)

• 2 tbsp cream cheese or ricotta (optional for creaminess)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• ½ tsp dried herbs (oregano, thyme, or Italian seasoning)

For assembling:

• 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)

• Sesame seeds or nigella seeds (optional)

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven

• Preheat to 200°C (400°F).

• Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Prepare Filling

• In a bowl, mix:

  • Cheese

  • Cooked vegetables and/or meat

  • Garlic

  • Herbs

  • Cream cheese (if using)

  • Salt & pepper

• Stir well to combine.

3. Roll Out Pastry

• Lightly flour a surface.

• Roll out puff pastry to smooth the seams (if needed) and make it slightly thinner.

• Cut into squares (about 3×3 inches or 7-8 cm per side) – you should get 9-12 squares from one sheet.

4. Assemble Parcels

• Place 1-2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each square.

• Fold corners inward to form a parcel (you can:

  • Fold all 4 corners to the center (envelope style), or

  • Fold in half to make triangles, and seal edges with a fork).

5. Egg Wash & Topping

• Brush tops with beaten egg.

• Sprinkle with seeds if using.

6. Bake

• Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

7. Cool & Serve

• Let cool slightly.

• Serve warm or at room temperature.

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🧁 Sweet Version Variation

Filling Ideas:

• Nutella and banana

• Apple + cinnamon + brown sugar

• Sweetened cream cheese + jam

• Chopped dark chocolate + raspberry

Method: Same steps as above, but skip the garlic/herbs and optionally sprinkle tops with cinnamon sugar after egg wash.

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✅ Tips & Variations:

• Make ahead: Assemble and freeze before baking. Bake from frozen (add ~5 minutes).

• Make mini versions: Cut pastry into smaller squares (2×2 inches) for bite-size.

• Dip ideas: Serve savory ones with marinara, sour cream, or chutney. Sweet ones go great with chocolate sauce or whipped cream.

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Let me know if you want a vegetarian-only, vegan, or gluten-free version – or a printable layout!