Description
Delightful sweet corn crab puffs showcase summer’s best seafood and corn flavors. Crisp golden pastries deliver rich maritime essence with delicate corn sweetness, perfect for elegant appetizers that guests will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 cup cream cheese, softened
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 14 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 12 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), preparing for golden-brown perfection.
- Craft a flavor-packed filling by thoroughly blending sweet corn, delicate crab meat, sharp cheddar, creamy cream cheese, zesty green onions, a whisked egg, bright lemon juice, aromatic Old Bay seasoning, pungent garlic powder, and a balanced touch of salt and pepper.
- Gently unfurl puff pastry sheets on a lightly dusted surface, transforming them into elegant 3-inch squares with precise cuts.
- Nestle a generous tablespoon of the vibrant crab mixture directly in the center of each delicate pastry square.
- Elegantly gather and pinch the pastry corners, creating charming little pouches that securely embrace the savory filling.
- Arrange the assembled puffs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring gentle spacing between each parcel.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the puffs to bake for 15-20 minutes until they transform into puffy, golden-brown treasures with crisp, flaky edges.
- Carefully extract from the oven and permit a brief cooling moment before serving these irresistible maritime morsels.
Notes
- Ensure crab meat is fresh and well-drained to prevent soggy pastry.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending of ingredients.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or fontina for unique flavor profiles.
- Gluten-free option: Substitute puff pastry with gluten-free puff pastry or phyllo dough for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg