The puff pastry sunflower is simple, economical and quick and can be served as an aperitif, starter or as an easy family dinner for those evenings when you come home late and have little time.
A recipe as spectacular as it is easy, accessible to everyone—even those who aren’t confident in the kitchen but want to make a good impression… I assure you you’ll manage to amaze your guests!
The puff pastry sunflower is perfect for every occasion: for your savory buffets at celebrations, its shape will add a touch of liveliness to a table laden with treats.
It’s great for aperitivo-dinners or also as a starter at Christmas parties.
If you organize bingo nights, it’s a great snack to enjoy with your friends in good spirits.
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Christmas
Ingredients
- 2 rolls of round puff pastry
- 9 oz of salmon-flavored spreadable cheese
- 1 egg
- to taste chia seeds
Steps
Place one roll of puff pastry with its baking paper on a baking sheet, spread the salmon-flavored spreadable cheese over it.
Cover with the other sheet of puff pastry.
Place a milk cup in the center and press down to form a circle.
Around the circle, cut 20 strips with a knife.
With each strip form little curls, join two curls together to create petals.
Brush the top with the beaten egg and sprinkle chia seeds in the center.
Bake at 356°F for 25-30 minutes, until the desired golden color is achieved.
You can make the puff pastry sunflower in many variations depending on your tastes; you can also make a sweet version with Nutella to satisfy the sweetest palates.
