These CREAMY MUSHROOM PUFFS ‍are Perfect for Holiday Parties! 🍄The ultimate Appetizer or side!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Put a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil and butter.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and mushrooms to the skillet with a pinch of salt and black pepper (or red pepper flakes).

Let the mushrooms sit for 3-4 minutes undisturbed to brown and caramelize.

After 4-5 minutes, add balsamic vinegar and thyme to deglaze the pan, mixing in another pinch of salt.

Cover the pan with a lid and let the mushrooms cook, adding a splash of water, white wine, or stock if they start to dry out.

Blend cashews, tofu, water, salt, miso, and nutritional yeast to make the cream sauce, blending for about a minute and letting it sit for 5 minutes to rehydrate.

Blend the sauce again for half a minute, repeating every 2-3 minutes until creamy.

Remove about a third of the mushrooms into a bowl, then add the cream sauce to the skillet and mix.

Reduce heat to medium and cook until the cream sauce comes to a boil and thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Let the creamy mushroom mixture cool a bit, then refrigerate to thicken further.

Take out the puff pastry sheet and let it thaw for 15-20 minutes until pliable.

Roll out the puff pastry to about 1-2 inches larger than the original size and slice into six equal squares.

Make an egg wash by mixing non-dairy milk and maple syrup, then brush the edges of the puff pastry squares.

Scoop a couple of tablespoons of the creamy mushroom mixture into the center of each square, topping with reserved sautéed mushrooms.

Seal the puff pastry squares into pouches, folding diagonally opposite ends or shaping as desired.

Brush the sealed pastries again with the egg wash and sprinkle with vegan parmesan, pepper flakes, or seeds.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes until golden brown on the edges.

Remove from the oven and serve warm, either plain or with a dip.

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