Pigs in a blanket wreath with maple-mustard dipping sauce
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
10 as an appetizer
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Course
Appetizer
Pigs in a blanket wreath with maple-mustard dipping sauce
Description
The pigs in a blanket wreath relies on pre-cut puff pastry squares wrapped around cocktail sausages, creating bite-sized appetizers baked to a crisp, golden finish. Egg wash applied before baking helps achieve a shiny, appetizing crust. Baking at 200ºC ensures the pastry cooks through while the sausage inside remains juicy.
The accompanying dipping sauce blends creamy mayonnaise with sweetness from maple syrup, acidity from lemon juice, and the piquancy of Dijon and wholegrain mustard. This sauce complements the rich pastry and savory sausage by adding contrasting bright and sweet notes.
Serving the wreath on a baking sheet shaped as a ring, with the maple-mustard dipping sauce in the center, makes for an inviting presentation. This setup is ideal for sharing in casual gatherings or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 puff pastry thawed (cut into 5cmx5cm squares, x rolls
- cocktail sausages
- egg wash
for the maple mustard dipping sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200ºc and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the cocktail sausages in the pastry and place in a wreath shape on the baking sheet. (Place the bowl you plan on serving the dipping sauce in, in the middle so you have a guide.)
- Egg wash all the pigs in a blanket then place in the oven and allow to bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and until the pastry is cooked through.
- In the meantime, mix together all the dipping sauce ingredients and transfer to your serving bowl of choice.
- Remove the pigs in a blanket wreath from the oven and place the bowl of sauce in the middle.
- Serve.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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