If you’re searching for the ideal dish to serve at parties—one that is a delicious finger food and an easy-to-make snack—look no further than Pigs in a Blanket. There’s something utterly irresistible about a simple hot dog wrapped in a layer of flaky puff pastry.
What exactly is a Pig in a Blanket? It’s a deliciously simple dish where hot dogs are wrapped in puff pastry and baked to perfection. I’ve shared the recipe below! The ingredients are quite straightforward: just puff pastry sheets and hot dogs. To make the finished product even more appealing, I like to brush the tops with whisked egg and sprinkle sesame seeds over them for an added layer of flavor and crunch.
I always keep a sheet of puff pastry in my freezer for recipes like this. That said, if you have a fantastic homemade puff pastry recipe, feel free to use it! Personally, I’ve never tried making it from scratch, and for me, store-bought puff pastry is just perfect.
When I’m in the mood for something extra tasty and crunchy that pairs well with a variety of sauces, pigs in a blanket are my go-to snack. My favorite dip for them is definitely tartar sauce with pickles because of its tangy flavor.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Here are some other recipes you can make using puff pastry sheets:
Ingredients for Pigs in a Blanket:
- 250 g puff pastry sheets;
- 1 egg;
- 10 hot dogs;
- Sesame seeds.
How to make pigs in a puff pastry blanket:
- You need to thaw puff pastry sheets before using them. Take the pastry out of the freezer and leave it in the fridge overnight. Sprinkle some flour over the work surface. Place the puff pastry sheet and sprinkle some extra flour over it, too.
- Roll out the sheet in length with a rolling pin.
- With a knife cut a thin pastry sheet into long stripes 2-3 centimeters wide.
- Roll up each hot dog from top to bottom as shown in the picture.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF/180°C.
- Take a baking tray and cover it with parchment paper. Arrange the rolls evenly leaving some space between them.
- Whisk an egg in a bowl and smear the top surface of each puff pastry roll with an egg mixture.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
- Bake pigs in a blanket for 20-25 minutes until the crust becomes golden. Let them cool down before serving!
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Pigs in a Blanket Recipe with Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- 250 g puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg
- 10 hot dogs
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- You need to thaw puff pastry sheets before using them. Take the pastry out of the freezer and leave it in the fridge overnight. Sprinkle some flour over the work surface. Place the puff pastry sheet and sprinkle some extra flour over it, too.
- Roll out the sheet in length with a rolling pin.
- With a knife cut a thin pastry sheet into long stripes 2-3 centimeters wide.
- Roll up each hot dog from top to bottom as shown in the picture.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF/180°C.
- Take a baking tray and cover it with parchment paper. Arrange the rolls evenly leaving some space between them.
- Whisk an egg in a bowl and smear the top surface of each puff pastry roll with an egg mixture.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
- Bake pigs in a blanket for 20-25 minutes until the crust becomes golden. Let them cool down before serving!
Notes
If you’ve experienced the delightful challenge of making puff pastry from scratch and achieved success, I would love to hear all about your culinary journey! Please share your treasured recipe in the comments section below. Your insights and tips would be immensely appreciated and could inspire others to embark on their own pastry-making adventure!
Julia Miller is the founder of FreeFoodTips. Julia loves to travel and test new recipes. Here you will find recipes that are simple, delicious and perfect for everyday meals. FreeFoodTips is also packed with cooking tips and tricks.
