Pigs in blankets are a cute, tasty finger food snack perfect for any occasion. You can use Small cocktail frankfurts wrapped in puff pastry. I have made a very easy recipe, as there are many ways you can make them. In this recipe, you get the savoury flavour from the sausage or frankfurters and the buttery taste from the store-purchased puff pastry. You can add poppy seed or even sesame seeds to the top of the pastry before cooking to release the flavour.
Pigs in blankets are cute little bite-sized morsels that are amazing for gatherings of any type or even a cozy night in. Kids and adults alike love the nostalgic little passels of goodness. These little piggies will have people heading straight to the table so they don’t miss out. Pigs in blankets are perfect for birthday parties of all ages, Christmas gatherings, engagement parties, barbecues, and any event where finger food is enjoyed!
Why should you make Pigs in blankets using puff pastry? The answer is easy: The flavour-filled cocktail sausages wrapped in puff pastry can be a quick, perfect treat to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. You can even get them ready in advance to pop straight in the oven when needed.
They’re fun to make and especially fun to eat. You can get creative with different fillings if you like.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy these timeless little classics. Your taste buds will love you.
✅ Quick Tips: Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
- You will need:
- Cocktail frankfurts tinned, fresh or both
- Egg
- Milk
- Puff pastry sheets
- Seasame seeds, black, white or both
In a small bowl, crack an egg and add milk. Whisk with a fork to combine.
Open the tinned cocktail frankfurts and drain.
Cut your defrosted sheet of puff pastry into 16 squares. You will need 2 x sheets of puff pastry as the tinned Cocktail franks have a minimum of 25 sausages in Australia.
Remove 1 square of puff pastry, place 1 cocktail frank in the middle on a diagonal and bring the edge of the pastry to the middle of the sausage; do the same for the other side of the pastry. Watch the video for visual instructions. Follow this same step for all sausages.
Place each pig in a blanket on the lined baking tray. Brush each pastry with egg wash.
Optionally, you could sprinkle with poppy seeds or black, white or both sesame seeds. Place the pigs in blankets in the oven at 180°C for 10 -15 minutes.
Once cooked Enjoy!!
If you are using fresh cocktail frankfurts, follow the same steps as above, except cut the puff pastry sheets into 9. Cook in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Watch the attached video for visual steps.
Enjoy!
How to make Pigs in Blankets: Using Puff Pastry
Description
Pig in blankets are perfect little treats to enjoy at parties or even on a quiet night in. Only using a few ingredients that don't cost your whole shopping budget for the week.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 180°C.
Line a baking tray with baking paper.
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In a small bowl, crack an egg and add milk. Whisk with a fork to combine.
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If you are using tinned cocktail franks, open the tin and drain the liquid.
If using packaged cocktail franks, peel the red outer skin.
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Cut a sheet of puff pastry into 16 squares. Remove 1 square of puff pastry, place 1 cocktail frank in the middle on a diagonal and bring the edge of the pastry to the middle of the sausage; do the same for the other side of the pastry. Watch the video for visual instructions. Follow this same step for all sausages.
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Place each pig in a blanket on the lined baking tray. Brush each pastry with egg wash. Optionally, you could sprinkle with poppy seeds or black, white or both sesame seeds. Place the pigs in blankets in the oven for 10 -15 minutes.
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If you are using fresh cocktail frankfurts, follow the same steps as above, except cut the puff pastry sheets into 9. Cook in the oven for 10 - 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Note
You can use either tinned cocktail franks or fresh cocktail franks; you don't need to use both.
