Puff Pastry Star Appetizer

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This puff pastry star appetizer is a stunning savory twist on the viral puff pastry star, it bakes into a golden, pull-apart antipasto for the holidays.

Prep Time45

Cook Time25

Chilling time20

Total Time1 30

Course: Antipasti, Appetizer, Brunch

Cuisine: American/Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 62kcal

Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

1 round puff pastry (thawed)
¼-⅓ cup ricotta cheese or cream cheese
8 slices prosciutto, ham or salami (or mixture)
8 cubes firm mozzarella, fontina, gruyere or swiss cheese
4-8 black / green olives

EXTRAS

1-2 tablespoons milk
2-3 pinches oregano
1-2 tablespoons seeds (poppy or sesame)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place the round puff pastry on a sheet of parchment paper. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, make 8 cuts from the outer edge toward the centre, stopping about 2 inches / 5 cm before the middle. Turn the pastry slightly and make 8 more cuts in between the first ones so you end up with 16 equal points. (see photos)
Spread the ricotta all over the base leaving a 1 inch / 2 cm boarder.
Place folded piece or a piece of prociutto or pancetta and a piece of cheese at the top in the middle of each triangle (be careful of the amount as you'll be closing the puff pastry over it). Then, take each tip of the wedge and bring it toward the centre, completely covering the filling. Repeat this process for both tips of the wedge and seal the puff pastry over the filling. Wetting your fingers with water will help to seal the edges.
Add a small cube of cheese to each of the smaller inner triangles. Fold each point outward over the cheese. Secure the tips with a black olive (whole or cut in half) so they don't rise during cooking. Sprinkle the ricotta with oregano. Brush the pastry with milk and sprinkle with sesame and/or poppy seeds.
Place the star on a large baking sheet and chill for 20 minutes while the oven is pre-heating to 375F/190C.
Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

If you can find spreadable ricotta cheese that would be perfect or whisk the ricotta until smooth and creamy.

How to store the Puff Pastry Star Appetizer?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to bring back the flaky texture. I don’t recommend freezing since puff pastry can lose its light, crisp layers once thawed.

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