Zucchini puff pastry roses are an easy appetizer, quick to prepare and very tasty. You can make them in advance and serve them cold or warm. Perfect to take along for a picnic with friends, using just a few simple ingredients to create this delicious appetizer. Have fun preparing the zucchini puff pastry roses with your kids!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Zucchini Puff Pastry Roses
- 1 roll puff pastry (rectangular)
- 1 1/2 zucchini
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste freshly ground pepper (I use a mixed grain variety)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Tools needed for the recipe
- 1 Pastry Cutter Wheel
- 1 Mandoline
- 1 Muffin Tray
Preparation of Zucchini Puff Pastry Roses
Unroll the puff pastry. Cut 6 strips along the long side using the pastry cutter.
Add a pinch of salt, some pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil to each strip.
Clean, wash, and finely slice the zucchini. Place the zucchini slices on top of the puff pastry strips, letting them protrude about 1/4 inch from the edge.
Roll from the narrow side and place the roses in the muffin tin (or alternatively in disposable molds), being careful to slightly press and seal the closing edge.
Preheat the oven to 480°F and bake in the hot oven for about 40-45 minutes. Check the cooking time based on your oven. Once they are golden, remove the roses from the oven and let them cool or warm before serving. Enjoy your meal!
Zucchini Puff Pastry Roses
Useful Tips
Zucchini puff pastry roses are ideal to serve as a warm or cold appetizer, perfect for a picnic. Instead of zucchini, you can use thinly sliced eggplants or bell peppers.
