Spicy Jalapeno Envelopes

Elevate your appetizer game with Spicy Jalapeno Envelopes—golden, flaky puff pastries filled with a creamy, cheesy kick! Each triangle-shaped treat is bursting with a bold blend of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and a touch of smoky paprika, perfectly balanced by the heat of finely diced jalapenos. A quick egg wash creates an irresistible golden finish, while the buttery pastry cradles the spicy, savory filling in a deliciously crisp shell. These easy-to-make pastries bake to perfection in just 20 minutes, making them the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack for game days, parties, or any spicy food lover. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
• 4 medium jalapenos
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Lightly dust your countertop with flour and roll out the puff pastry sheets to smooth out any creases. Cut each pastry sheet into 4 equal squares, for a total of 8 squares.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Wash the jalapenos, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds and membranes for a milder filling (leave some seeds if you prefer extra spice). Finely dice the jalapenos.

Step 5

Fold the diced jalapenos into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the jalapeno cheese mixture onto the center of each puff pastry square.

Step 7

Fold the pastry squares in half diagonally to create a triangle, enclosing the filling. Press the edges together firmly to seal, using a fork to crimp the edges and ensure a tight seal.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the top of each pastry to promote golden browning.

Step 9

Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow the Spicy Jalapeno Envelopes to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(587.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1951.5

Total Fat 158.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 569.7mg	0%
Sodium 3603.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 12.1g
Protein 57.9g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 1108.1mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 657.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.6%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 16.7%