Perfect for Thanksgiving breakfast, these easy cranberry breakfast pastries are made with flaky puff pastry, fresh cranberries, and white sugar glaze!
Course
Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword
thanksgiving
Prep Time30minutes
Cook Time15minutes
Rest Time1hour
Total Time1hour45minutes
Servings10pastries
Ingredients
Cranberry Filling
2tablespoonsorange juice
1teaspoonorange zest
8ouncesfresh or frozen cranberries
½cupgranulated sugar
1 ½teaspoonvanilla extract
1 ½teaspoonscornstarch
Puff Pastry
2sheets puff pastry, defrosted
1large egg
Icing
½cuppowdered sugar
2teaspoonsmilk
Equipment
large Mickey Mouse cookie cutter
piping bag
Instructions
Cranberry Filling
In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce to a simmer and, stirring occasionally, cook until the cranberries have softened, 6-8 minutes.
Place the cornstarch into a small bowl and add 1 tablespoon of water. Stir until combined and then add to the cranberry mixture. Cook and stir the mixture until it thickens and looks glossy, about 30-60 seconds.
Transfer to a heat-safe bowl and let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until cold, about 1 hour.
Assembly
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place one sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut out Mickey shapes using a large Mickey cookie cutter. Place cut out shapes onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the second piece of puff pastry.
Using a sharp knife, lightly score a circle in the center of each Mickey head. This will be where the filling goes and will help the puff pastry puff up around the filling when baking.
Place a spoonful of cranberry filling into the center of each piece of puff pastry.
Whisk the egg and a tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to brush the two ears and the edges of each Mickey dough cut-out with egg.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the puff pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Transfer the pastries to a wire rack to cool.
Icing
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
Transfer the icing to a piping bag and cut off a small part of the tip.