Vegetable Puff anyone?! You? And you?! Yes, I guess all of us would grab one the moment we’d set our eyes on these. They are so light, crisp…buttery, flaky…absolutely melt in the mouth yummy! The filling too an integral part…spicy veggies with a dash of tang is what made these Puffs to die for! Even the non-veg version was always so delicious…one Puff would never suffice! 😉
Hence, I will having 3 of them! Hahah! No, i didn’t, I shared these with my hubby…who couldn’t stop chomping on them. My hubby kept saying that they taste better than the bakery ones. The filling was very different he said, more like the one in a Pizza McPuff from McDonalds! I was like…yes, I did try to replicate the filling, he loved my version.😊
Why is the filling like Pizza McPuffs, you’d ask me…simply because I love the flavour bomb that is inside a McPuff. It’s so creamy and yet light, perfection in every bite! But I always wanted to make that in Puff Pastry version. So I did.
That filling, those buttery layers made this for the perfect snack…or if I may suggest, a light meal with some soup on the side on a winter night! Wow, sounds about right! 😍
Making the Puff pastry sheet at home is quite a task..trust me! The rolling, the folding, and repeating the steps at least 10-12 times is a challenge that may or may not give you perfect results. I have used ready to use sheets which I always keep in my freezer when I need to whisk quick snacks or pies even! They are handy and absolutely perfect. But there are few tips on using them that I will share here along with the recipe for the McPuffs filling.
Firstly, always buy a frozen pastry sheet which has a manufacturing date closer to the date you are buying it. Say for example, if you are shopping for this on 15 Jul 2016, the manufacturing date should nothing older than 01st June 2016. That way, you will get the freshest product.
They expire in 90 days, so do plan accordingly. Buy 1 or more packets depending on your consumption. (I always buy 2 at a time, because I know I will use it all in about 5-6 weeks.)
Thawing a frozen pastry sheet, it is crucial to know how you thaw (bring a frozen pastry sheet to room temperature) them. Every package once opened cannot be refrozen. To thaw, place the frozen pastry sheet roll at room temperature for about an hour. It also depends where you are, say if the climate is humid, it will soften faster and the same goes for the other way around too.
The size of the frozen pastry sheets is just right to make about 4-5 of these vegetable puffs. But it also depends on how you have sized the puffs, you could even make 6-7 of them. (I usually make large ones)
Let’s get started..
Yield: 4-5 large McPuffs/ Vegetable Puffs
Equipment: a baking tray, cooling rack, a knife, a fork, a small pan, measuring cups/ spoons, pastry brush.
Ingredients:
1 nos. frozen pastry sheet
oil as needed to brush the puffs before baking
For the filling:
1 cup each boiled and chopped carrots & beans (you can add any veggies or meat)
salt to taste
1/4 tsp crushed black pepper
1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
1/2 tsp red chilly pwd
3/4 tsp mixed Italian herbs
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
3 tbsp Amul fresh cream
2 tsp oil
Method:
Heat oil in a pan, add the chopped veggies. Season with salt & pepper. Mix well & sauté for 3-4 mins.
Next, add ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chilly pwd and Italian herbs. Mix well and cook for 5 mins. Now turn off the flame, add cream and ketchup. Mix well. Set the ready filling aside to cool for a few mins.
Assembling the Puffs:
Lay the thawed pastry sheet and cut the pastry into pieces as per your choice. Place the filling in the centre and close the pastry from the other side as shown below. Use a fork and press down the edges to secure the filling within the puff.
Make small incision on top of every puff and brush them with oil.
Place the ready to bake puffs in the refrigerator for 10 mins to firm up, that way they get perfect flaky layers once baked.
As they cool in the refrigerator, preheat the oven at 180’c for 10 mins. Now place the baking tray in the oven to bake the puffs for 20-25 mins @190’c using both the upper & lower rods. (Please note that every oven works differently and you may need to adjust the timing and the temperature too. These settings worked for me.)
They will start turning brown on the top as they puff up, so keep an eye on them as they bake. Once done, remove from the oven and place the them on the cooling rack for a few mins to cool them a bit. Serve warm/ hot with ketchup.
Hope you try these soon and don’t be intimidated by the pastry sheets! They are very simple to use. ☺️
Love,
Shreya💖
This is so cool! I am hungry already 🙂
Hahah!! Thanks sweets!! 💗
very flaky looking puffs, look so delicious.
Thanks so much Mayuri 🙂
Looks delicious
Thanks Bhavna:)
Looks delicious… Have to give a try for sure… Great blog…. Do visit my space… http://www.shravskitchen.com
Thanks for stopping by Swathy! I am glad you liked my space…:)
I will definitely go over to yours!
Excellent recipe.
Thanks Payel 😃glad you liked it!!
where you get these puff sheets in mumbai?
You can try in Hypercity or any supermarket
I Love Puffs and so does my Family. Every Sunday, after Church, I go to Iyengar’s Bakery (Famous South Indian Veg Bakery Chain) and buy them the Veg Puffs. Believe me, if you are crazy for Puff and Pastries, go to your nearest IYENGAR’S BAKERY. Their Rava Cake is equally Delightful.
Now here I get the Perfect Recipe for my Veg Puffs. Thank You. I will save this to my Recipe booklet.
I only want you to give me the Recipe for making the PASTRY SHEET.
Till then, Remember, I’ll be waiting.
CATTIE
Carrie! Thanks dear! I am glad you have liked my recipe..I will definitely share puff pastry recipe soon on the blog 😊😊
Its Cattie
My apologies 🙂
Thank you for the feedback ☺️