Easy Puff Pastry Appetizer

4 from 1 vote

These easy puff pastry appetizers are flaky, flavorful, and perfect for parties or holiday entertaining. These are a go-to crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time30

Cook Time25

Chilling Time30

Total Time1 25

Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: appetizers

Calories: 91kcal

Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
½ cup tomato passata
2 tablespoon olive oil divided
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon basil
1-3 pinches salt
½ cup freshly grated parmigiano
3-5 slices prosciutto di parma or cooked ham
1 cup shredded firm mozzarella or fontina cheese

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Instructions

Roll out the puff pastry, place one roll on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
In a small bowl whisk together the passata, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, oregano, basil and the salt. Leave a ¼ inch boarder around the edge and spread half the puff pastry with the sauce, sprinkle with the grated parmigiano. On the other half, brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, top with the prosciutto or ham. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella/fontina over both fillings.
Place the second puff pastry on top and gently press. Gently press to seal the edges. Chill for 20-30 minutes.
Pre-heat the oven to 375F/190C.
Cut strips one inch wide lengthwise and widthwise, creating one inch squares. Brush the top with milk and bake 20-25 minutes or until golden. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

My puff pastry measured 25x37cm

How to store the leftovers?

Puff pastry appetizers are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be revived in a 350°F oven or air fryer for a few minutes until the pastry is crisp again. Avoid the microwave, it softens the pastry.

Freezing the puff pastry appetizers?

I don’t recommend freezing this one. The tomato mixture can make the pastry soggy once thawed, and the texture isn’t quite the same.

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