Perfectly tempting, the puff pastry bundles with mushrooms and scamorza are an ideal appetizer to kick off the Christmas celebrations.
With Christmas approaching, it’s time to start planning the buffet menu. And what could be better than a delicious and irresistible dish to make the holiday taste grand?
The rolls filled with mushrooms and scamorza are the perfect appetizer to surprise your guests with a flavorful dish. This simple and tasty recipe combines the fragrance of puff pastry with the intense flavor of mushrooms and the soft melt of scamorza. A winning mix that will conquer even the most demanding palates.
Preparing these delicious bites is a breeze, and you will need few and simple ingredients: puff pastry, porcini mushrooms, scamorza, parsley, and sesame seeds for the final decoration.
Moreover, they are practical because you can prepare them in advance and reheat them just before serving.
And to amaze your guests, you can pair these with other tasty and scenic appetizers:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 16
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
- Energy 218.51 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 13.47 (g) of which sugars 0.47 (g)
- Proteins 5.18 (g)
- Fat 16.07 (g) of which saturated 1.95 (g)of which unsaturated 9.08 (g)
- Fibers 0.90 (g)
- Sodium 225.31 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 2 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Puff Pastry Bundles with Mushrooms and Scamorza
- 2 rolls puff pastry
- 5.3 oz scamorza
- 8.8 oz porcini mushrooms
- 1 clove garlic
- 2.7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 pinches salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Preparation of Puff Pastry Bundles with Mushrooms and Scamorza
In a pan, heat the EVO oil and brown the garlic clove.
Add the cleaned, diced mushrooms and sauté for a couple of minutes. Then, salt and continue cooking covered for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Cut the scamorza into small cubes and add it to the mushrooms, mixing well.
Roll out the two puff pastry sheets and evenly distribute the filling on both.
Now, roll the pastries tightly and brush them with the egg, slightly beaten.
Finally, sprinkle the surface with sesame seeds and cut the rolls into slices about 1.2 inches thick (you should get eight from each, totaling 16 bundles).
Place the puff pastry rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 356°F for 20 minutes.
Serve the bundles hot.
Suggestions
You can replace porcini mushrooms with champignon mushrooms; similarly, you can substitute the scamorza with smoked scamorza for an even more intense flavor.
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FAQ
Can I prepare the puff pastry bundles in advance?
Of course, you can prepare this appetizer in advance and reheat it just before serving, at 302°F for 8 minutes.
What can I substitute for scamorza?
You can use ricotta instead of scamorza, in the same amount of 5.3 oz. I recommend gently working it with a fork to make it creamy and proceeding as per the recipe.
What ingredient can I use instead of dairy?
You can add diced ham or sausage to the recipe.
How many calories do porcini mushrooms contain?
Find out in this article: Porcini Mushrooms Nutritional Values
