COCHINITOS DE HOJALDRE

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Categories     Bread     Side     Bake     Pastry

Yield serves 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 recipe Quick Puff Pastry (page 164)
1 recipe Pastry Cream (page 164)
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon whole milk or heavy cream
2 ounces white chocolate, melted
2 ounces dark chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Roll out the puff pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out ten 6-inch circles and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Gather the scraps together by placing them on top of each other, overlapping a bit to stick them together (don't form into a ball!). Roll the top lightly to smooth and even it out.
  • Whip the pastry cream until smooth and divide among 5 of the circles, leaving some room around the edges. Lightly beat the egg yolks with a fork and brush along the edges. Place the remaining 5 circles on top and press tightly along the edges to seal.
  • Cut out five 2-inch circles for the noses and make two little holes with a toothpick or skewer; attach the noses to the tops of the pastries with some of the egg yolk. To make the ears, cut out 10 circles that are a bit smaller than the nose and pull one side slightly so they are a bit pointy, giving them a bit of movement. Seal with some egg yolk. Refrigerate while you preheat the oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Mix the remaining egg yolks with the milk and brush the tops of the pastries. Bake until the tops and bottoms are golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • To decorate, spread a little circle of the melted white chocolate to make eyeballs, allow to set, and then put a smaller circle of melted dark chocolate on top of the white to make the center of the eye. Play around and have some fun giving the piggies a personality of their own. (You can put the chocolate in separate plastic syringes or squeeze bottles and put them in the microwave for a few seconds to melt, then squeeze the chocolate onto the pastries.)

Onisha Goldsmith
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cochinitos de hojaldre didn't turn out as flaky as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Chad Thompson
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These cochinitos de hojaldre were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


TREANANNETTE HANCOCK
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I'm not a huge fan of pastries, but these cochinitos de hojaldre were really good. The pastry was flaky and the filling was flavorful.


Katlyn Grubbs
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These cochinitos de hojaldre were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious!


Daniel Nwabueze
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I made these cochinitos de hojaldre for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best pastries they've ever had.


Rewat Baniya Chhetry
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These cochinitos de hojaldre are the perfect finger food for parties or potlucks. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Stefan Bene
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I was a bit skeptical about making these cochinitos de hojaldre because I'm not a great baker. But they were actually really easy to make and they turned out great!


Jael Mukoko
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These cochinitos de hojaldre are so delicious and flaky. I love the combination of the sweet pastry and the savory filling.


Waya Newton
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I've made these cochinitos de hojaldre several times now and they always turn out perfect! They're the perfect party food.


Milonmilon 560
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These cochinitos de hojaldre were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.