Description
Flaky, golden puff pastry bites stuffed with a creamy, savory crab filling—perfect for parties or indulgent snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 cup imitation crab meat or lump crab meat, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped chives (optional, for garnish)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, crab meat, shredded cheese, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry slightly and cut into squares or triangles.
- Place a spoonful of crab mixture in the center of each piece and fold the pastry over to seal into a triangle or crescent shape.
- Press the edges with a fork to seal and brush each bite with egg wash.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Garnish with chopped chives before serving.
Notes
- Don't overfill the pastry to prevent sogginess.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge before baking.
- Freeze unbaked bites for a quick future appetizer.
- Reheat in oven to retain crispness.
- Try adding hot sauce or herbs for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
