Mini Frankfurts in Pastry

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2

Tasty Mini Frankfurts in Pastry recipe

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

180

Sugar

Fat

11g

Mini Frankfurts in Pastry are a fun and easy way to jazz up your party food. They are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to game nights. Cocktail franks are wrapped in puff pastry and topped with homemade tomato sauce or relish, then baked in the oven until golden brown and delicious. These Mini Frankfurts in Pastry are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults!

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6.
2.	Lay out the two sheets of puff pastry and halve each one to create four equal rectangles. Cut each rectangle into four smaller rectangles to create 16 squares in total.
3.	Place one cocktail frank in the centre of each pastry square, then top with one teaspoon of homemade tomato sauce or relish.
4.	Brush the edges of the pastry squares with beaten egg and then fold over into triangles, pressing the edges together with a fork to seal.
5.	Brush the tops of the pastry triangles with beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds (optional).
6.	Place the mini frankfurts in pastry on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.

PROS

Mini Frankfurts in Pastry are the perfect party food! They are easy to make, delicious and look great.

They are also very versatile – add your favourite sauce to the cocktail franks, or add extra toppings to the pastries.

CONS

These pastries are not particularly healthy.
They are high in calories, fat and sodium.
This recipe only uses homemade tomato sauce or relish, but if you use store-bought sauces, they may contain added sugars and preservatives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Mini Frankfurts in Pastry may not be the healthiest option, the cocktail franks are a good source of protein. If you choose to use homemade tomato sauce or relish, they can also provide a serving of vegetables.
However, it is important to enjoy these pastries in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	2 sheets puff pastry
	400 g cocktail franks
	homemade tomato sauce or relish
	1 egg , beaten
	poppy seed ( optional )