Enjoy a flavor explosion with this irresistible Jalapeno Popper Puff Pastry recipe. These pastries elevate the classic appetizer to a whole new level with all the melty cheese, crispy bacon, diced jalapenos, and green onions wrapped in a golden, flaky puff pastry crust. Unlike traditional poppers, these beauties are in pastry form, which is simply delicious with the buttery, flaky pastry as the base. And the popper filling nestled in the center.
Poppers and pastries – they’re both classic party foods. Whether you’re hosting a breakfast, brunch, or backyard party, pastries are always welcome. Likewise, you won’t find a backyard bash or game day table that doesn’t have poppers on them. Because I love making mashups of my favorite food – and I love both of these myself – I decided to make these jalapeno puff pastries. They’re easy and delicious, and they’re the perfect marriage of jalapeno popper flavor and buttery puff pastry dough!
Jalapeno Popper Puff Pastry
These pastries start with a puff pastry pinwheel base. Then, I top them with a jalapeno popper mixture loaded with the classic flavors of cream cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and zesty spices. I bake them until golden brown and watch them disappear. That’s all there is to it! I love serving these at all kinds of parties, and I always pair them with classic popper dips to complete the flavor profile.
Why You’ll Love This Jalapeno Popper Puff Pastry Recipe
- They take everything we love about jalapeno poppers and add the filling to buttery, flaky puff pastry, ensuring every bite bursts with creamy cheese, crispy bacon, diced jalapenos, and green onions.
- They’re easy to make by combining store-bought puff pastry and a simple filling and can be whipped up for a crowd-pleasing appetizer in no time.
- The buttery, flaky puff pastry and popper filling are always winners and deliver a flavor combination that is simply irresistible.
Jalapeno Popper Pastry Ingredients
- Puff Pastry: Rich, buttery puff pastry makes a delicious, flaky base for the jalapeno popper filling.
- Cream Cheese: Cream cheese is the classic base for popper filling.
- Jalapenos: Jalapenos add a kick of heat and classic popper flavor.
- Bacon: Bacon adds the salty, smoky flavor we love in our jalapeno poppers.
- Seasonings: A bold blend of seasonings make these pastries, well, pop.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
How to Make Jalapeno Popper Puff Pastries
Making these pastries is super easy. You just need to do a little sauteing. After that, it’s nothing more than mixing, topping, and baking.
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 2: Fry the Bacon
Cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium heat until crisp. Then, transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels.
Step 3: Cook the Jalapenos
Add the jalapenos to the same pan and cook until tender. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Step 4: Make the Popper Filling
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl for 2 to 3 minutes until fluffy. Then, add the seasonings and beat again. Add the jalapenos, green onions, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese and mix with a spatula until combined.
Step 5: Make the Pinwheels
Cut each pastry sheet into 8 strips. Pinch the ends of two strips together to form one long strip. Repeat with all the strips. Twist the long strip until it forms a braided piece. Then, place one end on the parchment paper and wrap it around itself to form a pinwheel. Repeat with the remaining strips.
Step 6: Top
Add a spoonful of jalapeno popper mixture to the center of each pastry.
Step 7: Bake
Whisk the egg and water together, then brush each pastry with the mixture. Bake for 25 to 27 minutes until golden. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Fully soften your cream cheese for the richest, creamiest filling.
- Your puff pastry should be pliable but still as cold as possible while working with it.
- Cook bacon over medium heat so it gets crispy without burning.
- Be sure to remove all the jalapeno seeds. They are the hottest part.
- Wash your hands after handling hot peppers, and NEVER touch your face.
Variations
- Use your favorite brand and flavor of bacon. They all work!
- Try using Hatch chiles for a milder version of this recipe.
- You can make this filling with cooked ground chorizo in place of bacon for a tasty twist.
What to Serve with Jalapeno Popper Pastries
Serve these pastries with all of your other favorite party foods like pigs in a blanket, BBQ sausages, and the like. You can also pair them with your favorite popper sauces like BBQ, bleu cheese, ranch, honey mustard, and any others you love.
Recipe FAQ
Jalapeno popper pastries are savory pastries made with puff pastry dough and a jalapeno popper filling made with cream cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and spices.
Jalapeno poppers, pigs in a blanket, deviled eggs, sausage balls, cheese balls, and dips of all kinds are always popular party foods that everyone loves.
No one knows exactly who invented jalapeno poppers. However, most food historians agree that they were inspired by chiles rellenos, a Mexican dish of cheese-stuffed peppers that are battered and then deep-fried.
Jalapeno popper pastries are freezer-friendly and will last for up to a month in the freezer with no change in quality.
How to Store and Reheat Jalapeno Popper Pastry Leftovers
Refrigerate these pastries for up to 4 days in an air-tight container. For longer storage, wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to a month in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
To reheat the pastries, microwave them at 30-second intervals until heated through.
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Jalapeno Popper Puff Pastry
Ingredients
Jalapeno Popper Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 2 jalapeños, seeds and stems removed, diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 5-6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Pastry
- 1 box puff pastry sheets, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Jalapeno Popper Filling
- In a frying pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and place on a paper plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess grease.
- In the same pan, add jalapeños. Cook until jalapeños are tender. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In a medium size mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Sprinkle in seasonings and beat until mixed well.
- Add jalapeños, green onions, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese to the cream cheese mixture. Using a spatula, mix well until fully combined.
Pastry
- Cut each pastry sheet into 8 strips.
- Take two strips of puff pastry and pinch the ends together to create one long strip.
- Twist the strip until it forms a braided piece.
- Place one end of the long, twisted strip down onto the parchment paper and wrap the dough around it, starting in the center and creating a pinwheel base.
- Add a spoonful of jalapeno popper mixture to the center of each pastry.
Egg Wash
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg and water.
- Brush each pastry with egg wash and bake for 25-27 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy.
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