Directions

How to Make Puff Pastry Shells with Christmas Salad?

Step 1
Step 1. Start by preheating your oven to 180°C/350°F. The heat will help puff the pastry to perfection. Use a cookie cutter with a wavy edge to cut circles from the puff pastry.

Step 2
Step 2. Don’t forget to trim the bottom part of each circle and flatten it slightly. Score lines on the top part to resemble the shell pattern.

Step 3
Step 3. Brush each pastry shell with egg wash to give it that glorious golden color as it bakes. Place them on a baking tray and pop them in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden and puffed. Once done, let them cool before making a slit and opening each shell.

Step 4
Step 4. In a medium bowl, combine chopped chicken eggs, imitation crab, corn, cucumber, and mayonnaise. Stir to combine, creating a creamy, colorful salad.

Step 5
Step 5. Carefully fill each pastry shell with the prepared salad mixture. For a touch of elegance, decorate with a quail egg on top like a pearl, and you can go ahead to enjoy your puff pastry shells with Christmas salad.