2 Fillings, 4 Pie Patterns: Pie Week Deliciousness

Pie Week is here, and what better way to celebrate than with homemade Puff Pastry Pocket Pies! These irresistible savoury handheld treats are the perfect way to indulge. With two delicious fillings to choose from and four stunning pastry patterns to try, your pie game is about to reach new heights.

Choose Your Filling:

Chicken & Mushroom

A comforting combination of tender chicken and earthy mushrooms.

Ingredients:

• 150g mushrooms, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and mushrooms until softened.
2. Stir in shredded chicken, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Let cool before filling your pastry.

Minced Beef

A hearty filling of seasoned beef and vegetables – perfect for a cosy night in.

Ingredients:

• 250g minced beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 100g frozen mixed veg
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 1 tsp parsley
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and beef until browned.
2. Add tomato paste, herbs, frozen veg, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Remove bay leaves and let cool before filling your pastry.

Choose Your Pie Pattern

Take your pies to the next level with these four easy pastry designs:

How to Bake:

Whichever filling or pattern you choose, simply:

1. Cut puff pastry into squares, add your filling, and seal the edges.
2. Brush with egg wash.
3. Bake at 180°C in your Air Fryer Oven for 12-15 minutes until golden and flaky.

Lets get baking!