RUSTIC PUFF PASTRY TRIANGLES, a tasty and quick appetizer to prepare in 5 minutes, with cheddar and cream cheese, provolone, and ready-made pesto, perfect for parties or as an appetizer.
These rustic puff pastry triangles are the perfect solution when you crave something tasty without spending time. Using just a few ingredients like puff pastry, melting cheeses, and ready-made pesto, you can create an appetizer that will delight both adults and children, ideal for Epiphany, last-minute appetizers, or impromptu dinners.
They can be filled as you wish: cheeses, cold cuts, grilled vegetables, or ready-made creams, and are cooked in the oven or air fryer in just a few minutes. These rustic triangles are versatile, visually appealing, and super tasty, perfect to serve hot right out of the oven.
Follow me into the kitchen, today we’re making rustic puff pastry triangles.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 rolls puff pastry
- 3.5 oz cream cheese
- 3 slices cheddar
- 3.5 oz Genoese pesto
- 2.8 oz provolone
- sesame seeds
Steps
Divide the puff pastry into 12 triangles.
Set aside 12 triangles to be used for the covering.
Fill 12 triangles with ready-made pesto and pieces of provolone, then pair them with the empty triangles, sealing the edges well.
Fill the other half of the triangles with cream cheese, like farmhouse cheese or a cheese spread as I did, and slices of cheddar.
Pair the remaining puff pastry pieces, seal the edges, and place the 12 triangles on the baking sheet.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake at 356°F for about 15 minutes or cook in an air fryer at 392°F for 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
Bon appétit
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RUSTIC PUFF PASTRY TRIANGLES
Useful Tips
Cut the puff pastry into regular squares for uniform triangles
Use soft and melting cheeses: cheddar, provolone, mozzarella
Add a touch of ready-made pesto or vegetable cream for more flavor
They can be prepared in advance and frozen to be cooked on the spot
Ideal as appetizers, starters, or party buffets
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FAQ RUSTIC PUFF PASTRY TRIANGLES
Can I prepare the rustic puff pastry triangles in advance?
Absolutely yes! And if you want, you can also freeze them, either raw or cooked, just make sure to reheat them a bit before serving.
Can I add other ingredients?
Certainly! Depending on the season, you can add zucchini, artichokes, eggplant, bell peppers, or cold cuts like speck, ham, bacon.
Is it possible to use shortcrust pastry?
Absolutely yes, shortcrust pastry or phyllo dough are perfect.
How long do the rustic puff pastry triangles last?
They last for a couple of days in the fridge.
What’s the best cooking method?
In a convection oven at 356°F for 12-15 minutes or in an air fryer for 10 minutes at 392°F.
