Flaky, Golden Pastry on the Outside… Warm, Creamy Seafood Tu

• συνολικός χρόνος: 26 minutes

Υλικά

Seafood Filling

1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped

1 cup crab meat

Cream Base

½ cup cream cheese, softened

¼ cup shredded mozzarella

2 tbsp grated Parmesan

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp lemon juice

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Pastry

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (10–12 inches)

1 large egg, beaten

Finish (optional)

Fresh parsley

Lemon zest

Οδηγίες

Prepare the filling

In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and parsley until smooth.

Gently fold in shrimp and crab to keep the texture soft and chunky.

Prepare the pastry

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Lay puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Spread the filling along the center third, leaving space on the sides.

Form the braid

Cut diagonal strips along both sides of the pastry.

Fold strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid.

Egg wash & bake

Brush the pastry with beaten egg.

Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden, puffed, and crisp.

Rest & serve

Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Finish with parsley and a light sprinkle of lemon zest if desired.

Buttery, flaky on the outside… creamy and rich inside…

every slice feels like something you’d serve on a special day.

If this feels like your kind of comfort, save it… it’s one you’ll want to make again.