Save Flaky puff pastry envelopes a warmly spiced gingerbread filling, creating a whimsical, cozy treat perfect for holiday mornings or festive dessert tables.
This recipe has become a holiday favorite with my family who love the spicy gingerbread wrapped in flaky pastry.
Ingredients
- For the Gingerbread Filling: 120 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter softened, 100 g (1/2 cup) dark brown sugar, 80 g (1/4 cup) molasses, 1 large egg yolk, 180 g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt
- For the Puff Pastry: 2 sheets (about 500 g) ready-rolled puff pastry chilled, 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
- For Decoration (Optional): 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting), 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or icing (for faces)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter And Sugar:
- In a medium bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in molasses and egg yolk.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Form Dough:
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until a soft gingerbread dough forms. Set aside.
- Prepare Pastry:
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal rectangles (8 total).
- Assemble Pockets:
- Place a heaping tablespoon of gingerbread dough in the center of each rectangle. Fold the pastry over to create a pocket pinching the edges to seal (use a fork for a decorative edge).
- Arrange And Brush:
- Arrange the pockets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake:
- Bake for 16–18 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool And Decorate:
- Cool slightly. If desired, dust with powdered sugar and use chocolate chips or icing to make sleeping faces on each pocket.
- Serve:
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Save Enjoying these pockets warmed up every holiday morning has created wonderful family memories filled with laughter and sweetness.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls electric mixer or wooden spoon baking sheet parchment paper pastry brush fork
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) eggs and dairy Check pastry and chocolate chips for traces of nuts or soy as applicable.
Nutritional Information
Calories 310 Total Fat 17 g Carbohydrates 37 g Protein 3 g per serving
Save These gingerbread puff pastry pockets are a festive and tasty treat ready to brighten your holiday table.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What spices are used in the filling?
The filling includes ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg for a warm, aromatic flavor.
- → Can I prepare the pockets ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the pockets and refrigerate them before baking to save time.
- → What type of pastry works best?
Chilled, ready-rolled puff pastry sheets create the perfect flaky, golden pockets.
- → Are there any suggestions for serving?
Serve warm or cooled, optionally dusted with powdered sugar and decorated with chocolate chips or icing.
- → Is there a vegan alternative?
Use plant-based butter, egg replacer, and vegan puff pastry for a vegan version.