Mighty Mushroom Puff Pastry Boats
The combination of savory Mushroom Bites topped with sweet and spicy cranberry barbeque sauce in a puff pastry boat is a festival for the eyes and, most importantly, the taste buds.
Servings Prep Time
12-14 45minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Servings Prep Time
12-14 45minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Ingredients
Cranberry BBQ Sauce
Pastry Boats
Instructions
Cranberry BBQ Sauce
  1. To make the bbq sauce, put all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir well with a whisk so all ingredients are well combined.
  3. Low simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste test for heat level — add more chipotle if desired.
  4. Let cool completely before using in puff pastry boats. Store in a glass jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Puff Pastry Boats
  1. Take puff pastry out of the freezer 30-60 minutes before using.
  2. Prep the potatoes by carefully peeling and cutting them into 1/8-1/4 inch slices. Trim down the edges, if necessary, to make them approximately the same diameter as the Mushroom Bites.
  3. Cut each of the Mighty Mushroom Bites in half lengthwise, so they are two thin rounds.
  4. Preheat oven to 425F.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet.
  6. When the puff pastry is thawed, unroll it gently.
  7. Cut each pastry sheet into 9 equal squares (most puff pastry is folded in thirds; you can cut it vertical down the fold lines, and then into thirds horizontally).
  8. Use a fork to pierce the center of each square a few times. Only prick the centers — it prevents the dough from pushing the filling out as it bakes.
  9. Put a small dollop of BBQ sauce in the center of each square.
  10. Next, add the potato slice, then the Mushroom Bite. Spread another dollop of bbq sauce over the mushroom patty.
  11. Place two fresh cranberries on the top, and two little sprigs of parsley.
  12. Brush the exposed portions of the dough with the non-dairy milk (this brings out the golden brown crust color).
  13. Bake for 14-16 minutes, until the pastry is puffed up and fully deep golden brown. Don’t settle for light brown; that is undercooked. Bake for a minute or two longer, if needed.
  14. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with a side of cranberry BBQ dipping sauce.
Recipe Notes
  • The cranberry barbeque sauce can be made days, or even weeks, in advance.
  • Use a leftover baked potato, or do a quick-microwave baked potato –> pierce the potato a bunch of times, wrap it in two layers of damp paper towels, and microwave in 1 minute increments until the potato is al dente (be careful handling it — hot potatoes are hot!).
  • One package of puff pastry should equal approximately 18 pastry boats (9 from each sheet).
  • To make Mighty Mushroom Puffed Pastry Boats in advance, assemble all the way through step 10, minus the BBQ sauce topping. Place the pastry boats in a single layer on a plate or cookie sheet in the freezer. Once they’re frozen through, put them in a plastic bag or wrap in aluminum foil for longer storing.

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