An appetizer that doesn't require dipping because the creamy flavorful dip is on the inside! A Special Pigs In A Blanket Recipe that is a party dazzler. These FANCY type are wrapped in puff pastry as opposed to the usual canned dough. Horseradish, Dijon Mustard, Cream Cheese Chives and little smokies!
Then & Now
Junior League is a women's volunteer organization that has been around since 1901. There are various chapters in every state and local group within each area. The Junior League are known for their compassion and commitment to community service. They also deserve some accolades for their publication of high-quality cookbooks with lots of family recipes. I love them!
It was a mission of mine to have a Junior League cookbook from every SINGLE state.
The inspiration for this recipe came from a Junior League Cookbook called, "Meet Us In The Kitchen" from St. Louis (Missouri) 2000. I made a few changes to update the recipe.
This recipe is a gourmet version of an old favorite. The older recipes are sometimes made with a canned dough, like the Pillsbury crescent roll dough in a can. However, I prefer puff pastry.
Puff Pastry Pigs In a Blanket Appetizers
The Pepperidge Farm Puff pastry sheets comes in the freezer section of the grocery store and it's similar to croissant dough. So it creates a light and flaky blanket coating for the mini cocktail weiners. And that is extra fancy!
The author of the recipe tells a story of how in the 1960's her mother used straight pins in place of toothpicks to improvise. However, she didn't get all the pins out before serving the piggies to her husband. Please USE heat proof toothpicks, not needles!
Here is the great part, you don't need to use toothpicks. The dough seals together nicely with the way I have written the recipe. I did stick some in after they were done baking just for the photo. This is a fun party appetizer.
Ingredients For Puff Pastry Pigs In A Blanket
(Mustard, Egg and Water not pictured.)
I hope you enjoy this easy appetizer recipe as much as we did. You can put your own spin on it too with different mix-ins to the cream cheese. We used a spicy ground mustard.
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Pigs In a Blanket Recipe With Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons spicy or Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon ground prepared horseradish
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 2 sheets Pepperidge Farms Puff Pastry room temperature
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup cold water
- 48 smoked cocktail frankfurters also called "Lil Smokies"
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, with mixer, beat the cream cheese, mustard and horseradish until smooth.
- With a spoon, Stir in the chives.
- Cut each pastry sheet into three even sections. Then cut each into 8 strips.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together.
- Brush or glaze the dough with some of the egg wash to lightly coat.
- Spread cream cheese filling equally on the pastry strips.
- Place the little dog on the cream cheese, roll and pinch to seal at ends.
- Brush with the egg wash again on the outside.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Vanessa says
Thank you for finding this recipe Lanie! I had these at a party once and could not for the life of me figure out what was in them. We like horseradish too.
Jerhenri says
These were a great starter!
Thanks!
Jerdon says
These were a great starter!
Thanks!
Maure says
I love JL cookbook recipes as most have been tested before publishing. Found this recipe and tried it for a 4th of July BBQ. Everyone raved about it!
Thank you so much for posting!
Lanie says
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for leaving a message. 💕