Crab and Chive Puffs

Crab and Chive Puffs are an easy and sophisticated appetizer, perfect for entertaining. Made with buttery puff pastry, fresh crab meat, and a creamy chive filling, these savory treats are ideal for gatherings of all kinds. Their light, flaky texture and rich flavor make them a crowd-pleasing finger food.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, French

Keyword Crab and Chive Puffs

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings puffs

Calories 105kcal

Ingredients

2 sheets (17.3 oz. box) frozen puff pastry thawed in refrigerator over night
4 oz. cream cheese room temperature
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh chopped chives more for garnish
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper
1 lbs. lump crab meat

Instructions

Set your oven to 400°F and let it preheat.
Using a 2-inch cookie cutter, cut the pastry into rounds and place them on two parchment-lined baking sheets.
2 sheets (17.3 oz. box) frozen puff pastry
In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until combined. Gently fold in the crab.
4 oz. cream cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives, 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp kosher salt , 1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper, 1 lbs. lump crab meat
Spoon the crab mixture onto the pastry rounds, about 2 teaspoons each, dividing evenly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until the pastries are golden and crisp.
Sprinkle with additional chives and serve warm.

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