Description
Delightful and flavorful Crab Puffs made with flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy, seasoned crab mixture. These bite-sized appetizers are perfect for parties or a special snack, baked until golden and puffed to perfection.
Ingredients
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Crab Puff Filling
- 8 oz crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Puff Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry (usually contains 2 sheets)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375º F to prepare for baking the crab puffs.
- Thaw Puff Pastry: Let the puff pastry sheets thaw according to the package instructions to make them pliable.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, green onion, Dijon mustard, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Cut Pastry Sheets: Cut each puff pastry sheet into 12 squares to yield 24 squares in total.
- Shape Pastry Cups: Place each square into the cups of a 24-cup mini muffin tin, gently pressing to form small pastry cups.
- Fill Cups: Spoon the crab mixture evenly into each puff pastry cup, filling them generously.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the crab puffs cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Gently remove the crab puffs onto a wire rack and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the crab meat is well drained to avoid soggy pastry.
- You can substitute Old Bay seasoning with your favorite seafood seasoning if desired.
- For an extra touch, garnish finished puffs with a small sprinkle of fresh parsley or lemon zest.
- These can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Use refrigerated puff pastry for convenience; ensure it’s fully thawed before cutting and shaping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crab puffs, puff pastry, crab appetizers, party snacks, seafood puff pastry
