Quickie #2 Cinnamon Sugar Bites

Just when you and I thought the puff pastry madness is over after that Nutella, My Quickie and Breakfast Quiche.

It's not. Hah!

Was browsing through the web for a moist fudgy chocolate cake recipe but guess what was strolling down on my Facebook newsfeed, cinnamon palmiers!

I checked it out, and my gosh it's so eeeeasy.

Plus I had some leftover instant pastry sheets sitting in the freezer and it's taking up space. :p Excuses, I know.

Recipe adapted from a Mama herself at 365 Days of Baking.

Ingredients

Mini pastry sheets (4 x 4 inches)

1 Tsp of Cinnamon

5 Tbsps of Sugar (I used brown sugar)

Notes
You can change the ratio of cinnamon and sugar depending on your sugar & spice preference.

To make larger palmiers, use a bigger pastry sheet and adjust the ingredients accordingly :)

Method

Step 1

Thaw the instant puff pastry sheet.
Can I just say I really dislike the word 'instant' when in comes to food BUT this mama wants her dessert and needs it to be done fast. Heee.

Step 2

Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.

Step 3

Drizzle, spread or smother the mixture onto that pastry sheet!

Step 4

Roll em'.
Yes I'm making two. Heh

Step 5

Wrap it in a cling film and pop it in the fridge for about half an hour or so. Just so it'll be easier to work with the rolls.

I skipped this step cause I couldn't wait.

Step 6

Slice em'.

Step 7

Bake em' rolls for about 6 minutes, turn the tray, another 5 minutes or till golden brown.

Step 8.

Cool it and Eat.

There you have it. You very own Auntie Anne's mini cheats. Hehe.

Let me know how yours went and if you have any additions.

Cheers!

Kisses of sweet cinnamon from That Skinny Elephant.

Breakfast Quiche?

These nutella puff pastry dessert fest has got me going crazy.
Haven't seen or tried it yet? Hover your mouse over this > Nutella, my Quickie.

There is no reason not to make it because of the fact that it's so simple to make...unless of course like me, you have gone on some Nutella overload. Heh.

So I thought let's use this puff pastry for breakfast instead. The aim here is to make it fast, pretty nutritious and filling.

While I was nursing Bubba to sleep, I started planning what to make, I'm thinking eggs, bacon, cheese, celery, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms with puff pastry...oh yummm!! Quiche-ish?

Yes I do think about food when I nurse, and probably most of the time :p

So as soon as Bubba fell asleep, off to the kitchen I go!
Opened the fridge and noticed I did not have all the ingredients available. Plus I should spend more time eating rather than chopping.

Time is of the essence here people. Starts when Bubba falls asleep and stops when he's  up! Hahah!

Here's the recipe:

*I did not add in some measurements as I gauged how much I would like each ingredient in my quiche.

Ingredients
A sheet of puff pastry, big enough to cover the ramekin of your choice

I used this puff pastry

Tomatoes, chopped

An egg
Onions, chopped
Cheddar cheese
Parmesan

Pepper

Chilli flakes

Method
1. Preheat oven at 180 C. Butter a ramekin dish.

2. Place a sheet of puff pastry at the bottom of the ramekin dish. Spread out the onions, tomatoes and other additional vegetables, if any.

3. Break an egg on top of the vegetables. Add pepper and chilli flakes. Line the cheddar and sprinkle a little parmesan.

4. Pop it in the oven for about 15 mins or until egg is cooked/pastry has browned.

Have a cuppa while waiting for it cook, I'm still very much a hot chocolate-in-the-morning-kinda-person. And yes my lil ball of sunshine has woken up, busy shining his light around the house.

Ting!! Its ready.

Now eat. While the boy is still pretty occupied.

Tee hee.

This is just a basic do. Add in some celery, bacon, minced meat, spinach, mushroom, avocado,..the list goes on. I bet some pre soaked quinoa or millet would be awesome too. Try it and share your thoughts!

Happy mornings!

Kisses of sunshine from That Skinny Elephant.

Nutella, my Quickie

It was 2130 hours.
Dishes, laundry, dinner done.
Time to sit back,  relax and join the man and Bubs for a movie.

Haha. Who am I kidding.

Time for dessert people!

My sis in law is the best. Spent halloween at her place and had the most amazing simplest simplest dessert that she whipped up in minutes!

Okay I'm exaggerating on the 'whipped up in minutes' part, but it was still pretty quick. I should re-phrase, a dessert that required the least amount of work and ingredients. Yeap that's better.

I made sure I added the ingredients required on my groceries list this morning. Well it was just one thing really, Puff pastry squares. 

Oh plus a jar of Nutella. I bought it a few days ago..but well, it doesn't last very long in my lil home. Heh.

So you my dear friends, have to try this out. JUST DO IT. hah!

First here are the ingredients. Really. That's it.
Yes the pic is not proper, I'll fix it later. Too hyped up now.

Turn that oven on. 180 C or follow the instructions on your puff pastry.

Cut into squares. Size? Up to you hun!

Butter that muffin/cupcake tray.

Place pastry on tray and gently press the middle down.

Add sliced bananas onto the pastry.

Drop a teaspoon of happiness (Obviously I'm talking about Nutella! tee hee) in it.

I felt a little creative so I shaped a few into mini wantons. The result? Will have a look shortly.

Bake it for about 10-15 minutes or till the pastry turn golden brown.

Now, the best part. Eat it! 

I love mine with a glass of fresh milk.

And of course not forgetting the help from my Sous-Chef Bubs.

p/s: That shaped pastry turned out looking like a fat wanton! haha!

Enjoy that sweet thang.

Kisses of Nutella from That Skinny Elephant.