Puff Pastry Hearts with Prosciutto.
Today, I will introduce you to an irresistible recipe that combines the delicacy of puff pastry with the deliciousness of prosciutto, creating a blend of flavors and textures that will captivate your palate.
Beautiful to look at and delicious to eat, the puff pastry hearts are perfect for a romantic appetizer on Valentine’s Day but also for Mother’s Day.
You can customize them to your taste with cold cuts or grilled vegetables.
And for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day, you might be interested in:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 10-12 hearts
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Valentine's Day
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 3.5 oz stracchino cheese
- 3.5 oz cooked ham
- A few leaves basil (fresh)
- as needed dried beans (for baking)
Tools
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie cutter heart-shaped
Steps
Preheat the oven to 355°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the puff pastry, and using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out about 10-12 little hearts.
Place the cut-out shapes on the lined baking sheet.
Using a slightly smaller cookie cutter, cut out smaller hearts in the center of the shapes, being careful not to puncture the puff pastry. SEE PHOTO
Distribute the beans inside the hearts, being careful to leave the edge free.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12/15 minutes until golden.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Remove the beans and fill the center with stracchino cheese. Add rolled slices of prosciutto and garnish with a fresh basil leaf.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
Storage and Tips
Store covered by a cake cover.
Consume within the day as puff pastry with cheese tends to soften.
You can substitute stracchino with fresh spreadable cheese.
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