Egg puffs with pastry sheets or simply egg puffs taste delicious. It is a popular snack item in local bakeries back home. They are always a crowd-pleaser and a tasty appetizer to serve at parties and get-togethers. The pastry sheets are easily available in the frozen section of the grocery aisle. I use the frozen Pepperidge Farm pastry sheets.
It is a breeze to make egg puffs using readymade frozen pastry sheets. All you need to do is make the filling for the pastry puffs. Some folks also make the pastry dough from scratch but that can be some effort. The crispy flakiness of the pastry sheet combined with the spiced egg makes a great combination. This is similar to the recipe for vegetable puffs pastry that I posted earlier and is a good option for vegetarians.
What ingredients do you need to make the Egg Puffs?
- Puff Pastry Sheet - I use the Pepper Ridge Farms brand found in the frozen section aisle. Thaw the sheets to room temperature before using.
- Boiled Eggs - Well done and halved.
- Onions, green chilies, and ginger garlic paste for the egg gravy.
- Spices like turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, fennel powder, garam masala
- Ketchup for a tangy taste in the gravy.
- Coriander leaves for garnishing the gravy.
- Coconut oil and salt to taste.
- Egg beaten with water for Egg wash.
Egg puffs with pastry sheets - How to make the Filling?
To make the filling, boil eggs until well done. De-shell and cut into halves. Make a spiced gravy and add the boiled eggs into it. Once they are mixed well, take off the heat and cool. Thaw the sheets and cut them into squares. Spoon the gravy and eggs onto each square, brush with egg wash, and close the ends of the pastry sheets into desired shapes. Bake them in an oven for 20 -25 minutes. Serve with ketchup on the side.
Useful Tips to Make the Egg Puffs
- Bring the pastry sheets to room temperature before you make the egg gravy so it can be easily assembled.
- Do not overcook the eggs as they also get cooked in the baking process.
- Cool the egg mixture to room temperature. Brush the pastry sheet with egg wash before spooning the mixture so it can be easily shaped while closing the ends.
- Coat the egg wash on the top of the pastry sheet as well.
- Use tomato ketchup instead of tomatoes to get a tangy taste.
Egg Puffs with Pastry sheets
Ingredients
Egg gravy
- 6-7 eggs boiled and peeled, halved
- 1 onion large chopped
- 3-4 green chillies chopped
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp fennel powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 4-5 curry leaves
- ¼ cup coriander leaves chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp salt
For Crust
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg beaten with about 1 tsp water for egg wash
Instructions
Egg gravy
- Heat up oil in a pan.
- Add onions, green chilis and sautee well.
- Add tomato ketchup , all the spice powders and eggs.
- Half the boiled eggs and coat the gravy on to it very well .
- Add chopped coriander leaves and curry leaves.
Puff pastry
- Preheat the oven to 400 deg F
- Thaw the pastry sheets and bring it to room temperature.
- Roll them a bit and cut into squares (refer pictures).
- Brush the egg wash on the edges of the pastry sheets.
- Spoon the gravy on to each square.
- Line the halved eggs onto the pastry sheet.
- Fold the sheets diagonally or just fold it over so the ends are joined together by pinching the pastry dough together. The egg wash coated in the earlier step will make it easier.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 400 deg F for 20-25 minutes until the puffs are golden brown.
- Transfer to a cooling rack and serve it hot with some ketchup on the side.
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Ooooh! I can't wait to try this one, Nisha! I'm not even surprised. You always hit it out of the park when you share recipes with us. YUM! I've shared on Pinterest and Twitter hoping that others can come enjoy this tasty treat too!
My hubby and I love eggs. Do you ever enjoy them for supper as well? We do a lot. They're such a versatile food, packed with nutrients we all need for good health. Plus, they're easy to make! What more could we ask? 😉
This is another recipe that I was completely unfamiliar with but I love your idea of simply using the pre-made pastry sheets. It does make this so much easier. The spices you chose are amazing too. I'll let you know how this one turns out. Excited to try it! As always, I send my love and big hugs your way, sweet friend! 🤗
Wonderful to hear that you will try making the egg puffs Holly. I am sure you will love it. Puff pastry dishes are usually a great hit with most folks. Thanks so much for sharing on Pinterest and Twitter, appreciate it. You are right, eggs are so versatile and they can be used for making so many kinds of meals and supper as well. They are healthy and this dish with pastry sheets is very simple to make and tastes awesome. My pleasure to introduce this dish to you. The fennel powder in the spices gives the gravy a unique taste. Hope you have a fabulous weekend my friend, Enjoy!
This looks so interesting I've never had an egg puff pastry before. These look amazing, I can imagine how brilliant those spices taste with the egg.
This is a popular bakery snack item back home. It's a very tasty dish, the flaky puffs and spiced eggs are a great combination. Glad to read your lovely comments. Thank you so much!
Oh lovely! Perfect for dinner parties, too.
Thank you so much. This can be a great party item for dinners indeed.
looks heavenly! I love puffs and baking in general! seams perfect to me
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! If you love puffs and baking this is a good one to try.
I've never tried anything like this earlier at home. The recipe sounds really great and truly it is worth a try.
Thank you so much Monidipa, would love to hear if you try it.
Pre-made pastry sheets are a lifesaver! I used to make my own pastry but honestly who has time for that? Worth the extra $ for the convenience!
Wow Di that's amazing you tried making the pastry on your own .I am yet to try that . As you rightly say the pre-made pastry sheets are truly a life saver. Thank you for stopping by!
Oh wow how yummy do these look. Also, I give you credit for actually making your own pastry - no easy task so good on you x
Thank you Melanie but I used the pre-made sheets am yet to try making it on my own. The pre-made one saves a lot of time so love using that.
Oh WOW!! These egg puffs got me drooling NIsha 😋 Can't wait to try them !!
Thank yo so much Smitha, enjoy !
Hmmm. Interesting recipe. A part of me feels I may have tasted this at some point in my life. The other part is like... nah!Haha! But for some reason, I think it'll taste nice. Thanks for the recipe.
It definitely tastes great Viano, hope you will try making them . Thank you so much!
I have never heard of egg puffs before but these look delish! I am pinning your article to save the recipe to make later.
Wonderful to hear that you are going to save this for making later, enjoy!
Wow! This looks delicious. I love egg puffs but I have never tried making them. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I will try this on Saturday. 🙂
Glad to hear that you will try it out . Enjoy! Thank you for stopping by.
I love puffs and it very much reminds me of the bakeries back home, hot puffs and buns after school, so yum and great memories! All your pictures and different ways to make the egg puffs is tempting me, Nisha! I'll have to try this way of wrapping the eggs puff!
Yes Aarthi, egg puffs and buns always are a reminder of bakeries back home . It was fun wrapping the puffs in different ways , makes it even more appealing . Thank you so much for the kind comments !
My family likes puffs and frequently we enjoy it. I will try it !! 😋
Wonderful to hear , enjoy ! Thanks for the comments.
Nisha, I don't recall having egg puffs at all .. or maybe I did and I forgot... but I know I will be trying this recipe out soon.. anything inside puff pastry sheets 🙂
You will absolutely love this Vidya, like you say anything with pastry sheets is always yum! Thank you so much.
This is a new one to me and they sound wonderful Nisha!!! Thank you for the recipe.
They taste really awesome and a perfect brunch or snack item! Thank you.
This looks like an amazingly tasty dish! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much ! It really is very tasty.