Speck and walnut crackers are puff pastry crisps with a delicious and creamy filling of walnut cream and speck. These mini savory snacks are prepared in less than 10 minutes with few and simple ingredients, and with just one roll of pastry, you will quickly make 40 pieces that are sure to disappear in no time because they are so good! Speck and walnut crackers are crispy and have a rustic and delicious filling, ideal as an appetizer, for an aperitif, a buffet, a party, or as a snack; you will make a great impression with little effort!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 40 speck and walnut crackers
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 7 oz cream cheese
- 3.5 oz speck
- 2.6 oz walnut kernels
- 2 tbsps grated Parmesan
- 1 roll puff pastry
- 1 egg
- to taste black pepper
- to taste poppy seeds
Steps
● Speck and walnut crackers are super easy and quick to prepare. First, put the cream cheese, finely chopped walnut kernels, grated Parmesan, and black pepper in a small bowl and mix.
● Unroll the puff pastry and fill half with the speck slices, add the walnut cream on top, and spread it evenly.
● Fold the pastry over and press down firmly, brush the entire surface with the beaten egg and cut it into 5 vertical and 8 horizontal parts, but do not separate the pieces (you will get 40 in total).
● Add some poppy seeds (or sesame seeds if you prefer) on top of the pastry and bake in a preheated oven at 392 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes.
● Once baking is complete, let the pastry cool and then separate the various speck and walnut crackers.
Notes:
Speck and walnut crackers can be kept at room temperature for a few hours or in the fridge for a couple of days. Instead of classic cream cheese, you can use ricotta (well-drained) or robiola.
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