Mini Puff Pastry Pies: Christmas Cocktail Recipe

Makes: 24 mini pies

Ingredients:

• 1 package of puff pastry, thawed
• 300g cooked turkey, shredded
• 1 cup leftover stuffing
• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
• 1 egg, beaten
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Unroll the puff pastry and cut out 24 circles using a 3-inch cookie cutter. You can reroll any remaining dough to get more circles.
3. Place each pastry circle onto a non-stick baking tray and prick all over with a fork. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. In a bowl, combine shredded turkey, leftover stuffing and cranberry sauce. Mix well.
5. Spoon the mixture onto the centre of each pastry circle, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
7. Serve hot, garnished with cranberry sauce and fresh herbs.

Verdict:

These mini puff pastry pies are the perfect Christmas appetizers. The flaky puff pastry combined with the savoury turkey and sweet cranberry sauce make for a delicious bite-sized treat that will leave your guests coming back for more.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve these mini pies as part of a Christmas cocktail party alongside other festive appetizers like deviled eggs, cheese platters and meatballs. They’re also a great addition to a holiday brunch or as a snack during Christmas movie marathons.