Pigs in Blankets with Brie and Cranberry Recipe

Introduction

Pigs in blankets are a classic party favorite, and this version takes them to the next level by adding creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce. Wrapped in crispy bacon and served with a warm mustard cranberry dip, they make an irresistible appetizer for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 200 g (7 oz) brie (wheel of brie)
• 12 pork sausages (chipolatas or mini sausages)
• 4 tbsp cranberry sauce (for filling)
• 12 strips streaky bacon
• 150 g cranberry sauce (for dipping sauce)
• 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard (or honey mustard)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut the wheel of brie into small strips. You can leave the rind on or slice it off, depending on your preference.
2. Step 2: Carefully slice each sausage lengthwise without cutting all the way through. This creates a pocket for the filling.
3. Step 3: Spoon a generous amount of cranberry sauce into the opening of each sausage.
4. Step 4: Place one strip of brie lengthwise on top of the cranberry sauce inside each sausage.
5. Step 5: Wrap each filled sausage with a strip of streaky bacon, securing the filling inside.
6. Step 6: Combine the cranberry sauce and wholegrain mustard in a small saucepan. Heat gently for a couple of minutes until warm, creating a flavorful dipping sauce.
7. Step 7: Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Arrange a single layer of the prepared pigs in blankets in the air fryer basket, leaving space around each for air circulation.
8. Step 8: Air fry for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Optionally, brush the sausages with some dipping sauce during the last minute for added glaze.
9. Step 9: Cook until the bacon is crisp and golden. Repeat with any remaining pigs in blankets.
10. Step 10: Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Be careful, as they will be very hot coming out of the air fryer!

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, brush the bacon with a little maple syrup before cooking to add a sweet glaze.
• Swap the brie for another soft cheese like camembert or cream cheese mixed with herbs.
• If you don’t have an air fryer, these can be baked in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes until crisp.
• Use honey mustard instead of wholegrain mustard for a milder dipping sauce.

Storage

Store any leftover pigs in blankets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 8-10 minutes to keep the bacon crispy. Avoid microwaving as it can make the bacon soggy.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?

You can prepare the pigs in blankets, wrap them in bacon, and keep them covered in the fridge for a few hours before cooking. Cook them fresh just before serving for the best texture and flavor.

What if I don’t have an air fryer?

Simply bake the pigs in blankets in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese has melted.

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Delicious pigs in blankets made with chipolata sausages stuffed with creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce, wrapped in crispy streaky bacon, and served with a warm cranberry and wholegrain mustard dipping sauce. Perfectly cooked in an air fryer for a crispy, flavorful appetizer or snack.

• Author: Lily
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 12 pigs in blankets 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Air Frying
• Cuisine: British

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

• 200 g (7 oz) brie (wheel of brie)
• 12 g pork chipolata sausages (mini sausages)
• 12 strips streaky bacon
• 4 tbsp cranberry sauce (for filling)

Dipping Sauce

• 150 g cranberry sauce
• 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard (or honey mustard as preferred)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Brie: Cut your wheel of brie into small strips. You can choose to slice off the rind or leave it on, based on your preference.
2. Slice the Sausages: Carefully slice each sausage lengthwise without cutting all the way through, creating a pocket to hold the fillings.
3. Fill with Cranberry Sauce: Spoon a portion of the cranberry sauce into the created gap inside each sausage.
4. Add Brie: Place one strip of brie lengthwise on top of the cranberry sauce inside each sausage.
5. Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each stuffed sausage tightly with a strip of streaky bacon.
6. Make the Dipping Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce and wholegrain mustard, heating gently for a couple of minutes until warmed through.
7. Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) and allow it to preheat.
8. Air Fry the Pigs in Blankets: Place a batch of prepared sausages in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space around each for air circulation. Cook for 12-15 minutes, turning them halfway through. Optionally, glaze with dipping sauce in the last minute of cooking.
9. Finish Cooking: Continue until the bacon is crisp and golden. Repeat the process with any remaining sausages.
10. Cool and Serve: Transfer cooked pigs in blankets to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Be careful as they will be hot immediately after cooking.

Notes

• You can leave the rind on the brie for extra flavor and texture, or remove it for a creamier bite.
• Ensure not to cut the sausages completely through so the filling stays inside.
• Use streaky bacon for best results as it crisps up nicely around the sausages.
• Adjust the amount of cranberry sauce inside the sausage to your taste for sweetness and tartness balance.
• Warming the dipping sauce enhances the flavors and makes it perfect for dipping the hot pigs in blankets.
• Air fryer temperatures and times may vary slightly depending on the model; check for crispy bacon and cooked sausages as indicators.
• Allow them to cool briefly after cooking to avoid burns from hot cheese and sauce.

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