The mini light puff pastry croissants are easy and quick finger food to prepare.
Puff pastry
An exception to the rule because puff pastry for its high fat content is not suitable for hyperglycemia, prediabetes, and diabetes.
Fats can cause a rise in blood sugar hours after a meal, which might mean normal blood sugar levels 2 hours later but a peak at 4-6 or even 8 hours.
However, for holidays [Christmas and New Year’s for example] and special occasions [Valentine’s Day and Ferragosto for example], I like to use puff pastry to create crispy and appetizing entrees:
• perfect for decorating the table [as place markers or as a welcome];
• tasty to eat;
mini and no more than a couple per person considering the premises.
From 8 to 32 mini croissants per puff pastry roll
Prepare an assortment of mini light puff pastry croissants, they will win over your guests:
• empty mini croissants;
• stuffed, filled, or filled mini croissants.
Also, try both savory mini croissants and sweet mini croissants.
Perfect for aperitifs and buffets.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 8 People
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 roll fresh light puff pastry (30% less fat, round base)
Suggested Tools
- 1 Knife
- 1 Baking Sheet 10×11 inches
- 1 parchment paper
Preparation
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Take the light puff pastry out of the fridge.
Gently unroll the puff pastry base.From 8 to 32 mini croissants per puff pastry roll
Decide the size of your mini croissants and cut the puff pastry into wedges or long, thin triangles: the longer and thinner the wedges or triangles, the more delicate they are to handle, but the result is delicious!• cut the round base into 4 wedges;
• continue cutting each wedge in half [total 8 croissants];
• continue cutting each wedge in half [total 16 croissants];
• continue cutting each wedge in half [total 32 croissants].I usually prepare 32 croissants for each round base.
The longer and thinner the wedges are, the more delicate they are to handle, but the result is delicious.
• cut the rectangular base into strips about 1.2 inches wide;
• cut each strip [from the top left corner to the bottom right corner] to get two long and thin triangles.
The longer and thinner the triangles, the more delicate they are to handle, but the result is delicious.
Line a baking tray* with a sheet of parchment paper.
*wide, the puff pastry croissants should not be stacked.Place the mini light puff pastry croissants on the baking tray as you roll them to avoid handling them multiple times.
Empty mini puff pastry croissants
Roll each wedge or triangle starting from the widest side to the thinnest point.
Savory mini puff pastry croissants
Place your ingredient in the widest part: for example, anchovies [well-drained if in oil], olives, or sun-dried tomatoes.
Roll each wedge or triangle starting from the widest side to the thinnest point.Sweet mini puff pastry croissants
Place your sweet ingredient in the widest part: for example, a piece of dark or extra-dark chocolate.
Roll each wedge or triangle starting from the widest side to the thinnest point.or
Brush the wedges or triangles with a thin layer of fruit-only jam.
Roll each wedge or triangle starting from the widest side to the thinnest point.Let your imagination run wild.
Try them with pizza sauce → mini light puff pastry savories with pizza sauce.
If you like, grind pepper or sprinkle a handful of sesame or poppy seeds over the croissants [some or all], pressing slightly to adhere.
Preheat the oven briefly.
Bake at 356°F in a fan-forced oven for 15-20 minutes, according to the desired level of browning.Plate.
Your mini light puff pastry croissants are ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Mini light puff pastry croissants filled
Wait until the puff pastry croissants are warm or cold.
Carefully cut them in half like a sandwich.
Fill as you like.
A light and healthy alternative to pre-packaged dough from the supermarket is:
• Greek yogurt brisée pastry;
a sort of hybrid between brisée pastry, puff pastry, and phyllo pastry that lends itself to numerous preparations [from snacks to savory pies].
Notes
Hyperglycemia, prediabetes, and diabetes.
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Remember:
• start the meal with a generous portion of vegetables [raw or cooked];
• a balanced meal should contain all nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats & fibers;
• always prepare it in respect of the proportions and combinations indicated in your dietary plan.
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