Savory puff pastry bunnies, a delightful idea for Easter celebrations, to serve with an aperitif or alongside appetizers. You can fill them as you like with various cold cuts, or make a vegetarian version using pesto or a vegetable cream. They are prepared in just a few minutes and are truly delicious, you will see that they will disappear quickly… you can also make a double batch by layering 2 rectangular puff pastry sheets. Try this recipe, it’s very easy but perfect for entertaining guests!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 12 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Seasonality: All seasons, Easter
- Energy 268.29 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 17.90 (g) of which sugars 0.30 (g)
- Proteins 5.20 (g)
- Fat 19.56 (g) of which saturated 3.17 (g)of which unsaturated 13.69 (g)
- Fibers 0.64 (g)
- Sodium 274.24 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 2 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (rectangular)
- 2.5 oz cream cheese
- 2.1 oz mortadella (or cooked ham, or salami)
- 12 green olives
- 1 egg
Tools
- Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper
- Pastry Wheel
- Bowl
- Brush
Preparation
Unroll the puff pastry and divide it into two parts (without cutting it).
Spread half with a thin layer of cream cheese, you can use Philadelphia, mascarpone, or robiola.
Arrange the cold cut slices on top of the cheese (1).
Layer the other half of the puff pastry on top and press a little with your hands or with a rolling pin.
With a pastry wheel (or a knife), cut 12 strips of equal width (2).
Twist each strip and intertwine the ends, as seen in the photo (3).
Place the bunnies on a baking tray, and put a ball of parchment paper in the hole so it doesn’t close during baking.
Finally, brush them with the beaten egg (4).
Place everything in a fan oven at 365-375°F and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
At the end, remove from the oven and discard the paper ball. Insert the previously drained and dried green olives into the hole (5).
Your savory puff pastry bunnies are ready to be served, perfect for the Easter aperitif!
Tips and Notes
You can use any sliced cold cut you like, such as mortadella, cooked ham, Hungarian salami, or speck.
You can use cheese like Philadelphia, mascarpone, robiola, or any other fresh spreadable cheese.
Instead of green olives, you can use other types of pitted olives or pickled onions.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I prepare the bunnies in advance?
Sure, you can bake them a few hours ahead. They are good both warm and at room temperature.
