These golden puff pastry pockets filled with a creamy, crab-forward filling are perfect for parties or as an elegant weeknight treat.
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Serving Size 12pieces
Ingredients
For the Filling
1poundcrab meat (lump or backfin), picked over for shells
1cupcream cheese, softened
1/2cupshredded cheddar cheeseUse low-moisture cheddar to avoid a runny center.
1/4cupmayonnaise
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
2tablespoonsgreen onions, finely chopped
1tablespoonfresh parsley, chopped
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonOld Bay seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pastry
1packagepuff pastry sheets (usually 2 sheets), thawed per package directions
Dipping Sauce (Optional)
Zesty dipping sauce — try a mix of mayo, lemon juice, hot sauce, and a pinch of Old Bay
Instructions
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, softened cream cheese, cheddar, mayonnaise, Dijon, Worcestershire, green onions, parsley, garlic powder, Old Bay, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Fold gently until everything is evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out each puff pastry sheet to smooth the folds. Cut the sheet into roughly 9–12 squares depending on the size you want.
Place about 1 heaping tablespoon of the crab mixture in the center of each square, leaving room at the edges. Don’t overfill — it makes sealing harder.
Fold the pastry over the filling (into triangles or pockets) and press the edges firmly. Crimp with a fork or pinch to seal. If you want a shiny finish, brush each pocket with an egg wash (1 beaten egg + 1 tsp water).
Baking
Arrange the sealed bombs on the prepared sheet, spaced an inch apart. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
Let cool for 3–5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with the zesty dipping sauce.
Notes
These bites are adaptable; scale the batch up or down, swap cheeses, or make mini versions for bite-size grazing.