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26-06-2025
- Entertainment
How to make the viral upside-down puff pastry hot dogs for Fourth of July
TikTok has done it again, turning a commonly loved, tried and true ingredient combination into the latest internet food obsession -- puff pastry hot dogs. OK, so hot dogs encased in puff pastry isn't exactly groundbreaking considering pigs in a blanket have long been a must-order appetizer or go-to tailgating snack. But this now-viral version of the upside down puff pastry trend that first took off in 2023 is making serious waves online. With millions of views and counting on social media, creators are taking this simple pairing to new levels, starting with a layer of cheese to create a crispy yet gooey surface, everything bagel seasoning for the pastry crust, and baking them up into crispy, buttery perfection in the air fryer or oven. Like every viral recipe, each version can be completely customized according to your personal palate preference, from simple and classic to over-the-top and Chicago-style with poppy seeds on the pastry and loads of pickled veggies on top. The quick, crowd-pleasing idea is a must-try for summer parties if you're looking to switch it up from the traditional bun -- or, bonus, for anyone who doesn't want to stand in front of a hot grill. Just fire up the air fryer inside instead! Viral Puff Pastry Hot Dog Alexa Santos, creator of @Alexawhatsfordinner, shared her Chicago-dog version with "Good Morning America" below. All you need is a pack of thawed puff pastry, hot dogs -- or any plant-based alternatives -- and your favorite toppings. Ingredients 2 slices Swiss cheese, cut in half 2 large hot dogs 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and cut in half lengthwise 1 egg, beaten Yellow mustard, for serving White onion, finely diced, for serving Fresh tomato, sliced into half moons, for serving Relish, for serving (add a few drops of green food coloring if you want the classic Chicago neon-green relish) Sport peppers, for serving Kosher dill pickle spears, for serving Celery salt, for serving Directions Preheat air fryer or oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Lay 2 halves of the Swiss cheese down on the parchment, spaced apart at least 6 inches. On top of the cheese pieces, lay down a hot dog, and then another half of cheese on top. On top of the hot dogs and cheese lay down one half each of puff pastry. Gently press it down around the hot dog. Brush the top of the puff pastry with egg wash. Bake for about 15 mins, or until golden brown. Flip the puff pastry hot dogs over to expose the hot dogs underneath. Drizzle on mustard, then spread out the onions, tomato slices, relish, sport peppers and pickle spears. Sprinkle celery salt on top and enjoy!
NDTV
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Food Vlogger Shares Easy And Crazy Vanilla Ice Cream French Toast Recipe
French toast is one of the favourite breakfast-in-bed recipes to prepare for many individuals. This simple breakfast meal is a mainstay in many homes on the weekends. Internet personality Alexa Santos, who shares 'easy and exciting recipes for home cooks who love food,' recently shared an innovative, yet 'crazy' French toast recipe. She used vanilla ice cream to prepare the 'delicious' item. Yes, instead of the usual egg-milk-sugar mix, she simply melted vanilla ice cream and used it as the batter. One ingredient, no mess, and major flavour. According to Alexa Santos, it's not just easy, it's also delicious. Online foodies were quick to give the recipe a thumbs-up, with many calling it genius for lazy mornings. Who knew dessert and breakfast could get along so well? Sharing the unique recipe on Instagram, Alexa Santos wrote in the caption, 'Can't wait to make this again this weekend. Ice cream French toast!' How To Make Vanilla Ice Cream French Toast: Ingredients You Will Need: 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream 1 tbsp butter 2 slices bread fresh berries, for serving maple syrup, for serving How To Prepare Vanilla Ice Cream French Toast: Alexa Santos began her recipe by asking to put the ice cream in a bowl that is safe to use in the microwave and melt it for 30 seconds. Next, melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Just soak the bread slices through after dipping them into the melted ice cream. Add the bread to the pan and sear it for approximately 5 minutes to achieve a deep golden brown colour. Transfer the French toast onto a plate. Garnish it with syrup and fresh berries. Watch The Detailed Recipe Below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexa Santos (@alexawhatsfordinner) Online foodies positively reacted to this unique recipe. A user commented, 'Nice hack!' Another wrote, 'So good and so easy!!! Been doing this for the last year.' 'Omg this is genius,' a comment read. Someone shared, 'You can also melt a quart of good quality vanilla ice cream with some bourbon for a sort of mock eggnog in a pinch.' One user advised, 'Use cinnamon as well to upgrade it. Also, use high-fat content ice cream.' According to Alexa Santos, vanilla ice cream is a good alternative to conventional French toast batter because it contains several ingredients: eggs, milk/cream, sugar, and flavour. Sharing her experience, Alexa Santos said that she was pleasantly surprised by the outcome. Vanilla ice cream French toast was the simplest French toast they had ever made. The outcome was not only excellent but 'divine'.
