MINI PUFF PASTRY CROISSANTS with OLIVES and BACON, quick and tasty snacks ideal for an aperitif, parties, and buffets, they are ready in 5 minutes and are eaten one after another.
Have you ever had a dinner with friends and needed a quick snack that looks good but doesn’t require hours in the kitchen? Well, these mini puff pastry croissants with olives and bacon have become my go-to in these situations: I prepare them in a few minutes, and they always disappear from the tray!
Crispy on the outside, with the puff pastry that really flakes well, and a tasty filling that everyone agrees on. They are perfect both as an appetizer and as a savory snack for the aperitif, to munch on with a glass of wine or a fresh drink.
These savory croissants are one of those dishes that need no introduction: just bring them to the table and watch them disappear in an instant. I also like to prepare them in advance, store them and heat them just before serving, so they are still as fragrant as freshly baked.
The combination of olives and bacon is super tasty, but they can be easily varied with what you have in the fridge: melting cheeses, cooked ham, salami, or even grilled vegetables. In short, mini puff pastry croissants are that clever recipe that saves dinner, perfect for buffets, birthday parties, or impromptu evenings with friends.
Join me in the kitchen today for mini puff pastry croissants with olives and bacon.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 16 pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry
- 16 olives
- 2.8 oz sweet bacon
Steps
Place the puff pastry on the work surface and cut it into a cross, then draw the diagonals to obtain 16 triangles.
Fill with an olive and pieces of bacon then roll from the base to the tip.
Brush with an egg yolk and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Place the croissants on the baking tray and bake at 356°F for about 15 minutes.
Bon appétit
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MINI PUFF PASTRY CROISSANTS with OLIVES and BACON
Extra tips
If you want the croissants to be super golden, brush the surface with yolk and milk before baking.
For an extra touch, you can sprinkle the surface with sesame or poppy seeds.
Try them in a sweet version too, with Nutella or jam: same puff pastry base, but a completely different result.
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FAQ MINI PUFF PASTRY CROISSANTS with OLIVES and BACON
Can I prepare the mini puff pastry croissants with olives and bacon in advance?
Yes, you can fill them, roll them, and store them in the fridge until baking, or cook them and warm them up just before serving.
Can I freeze puff pastry croissants?
Absolutely! You can freeze them either raw or already cooked. If you freeze them raw, just bake them directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
What cheese can I add to the filling?
Perfect melting cheese like scamorza or provolone, but also well-drained mozzarella or grated parmesan are good options.
Can they be cooked in an air fryer?
Absolutely yes! In 10 minutes at 356°F, you will have crispy croissants without turning on the oven.
Can I make a vegetarian version?
Of course, just replace the bacon with vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, or sun-dried tomatoes, combined with olives.
