The savory puff pastry swirl tree with pesto, mortadella, and scamorza is an easy, quick, and incredibly scenic Christmas appetizer. The swirls, filled with aromatic pesto, slices of mortadella, and melting scamorza, are arranged to form a Christmas tree ready to be served. It is a perfect idea for buffets, aperitifs, or festive dinners: tasty, simple to prepare, and fun to serve, it will charm both adults and children.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 10/12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year's Eve, Christmas
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry
- 3.5 oz Genovese pesto
- 3.5 oz mortadella
- 3.5 oz scamorza
Steps
For preparing the Savory Puff Pastry Swirl Tree with Pesto, Mortadella, and Scamorza – Easy Christmas Appetizer watch the video HERE.
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Unroll the puff pastry on the work surface. Spread the pesto evenly over the entire surface. Distribute the slices of mortadella
add the scamorza on top. Roll the puff pastry from the long side to form a compact cylinder. Wrap the roll in parchment paper or plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
After the resting time, cut the roll into slices about 1 inch thick. Arrange the swirls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, creating the shape of a Christmas tree. Brush the surface with a little milk. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes, until the swirls are golden and the puff pastry is puffed.
Let it cool slightly and serve the savory tree as a festive appetizer or Christmas snack.
storage:
The savory swirl tree can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 day, covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container. To enjoy it at its best, reheat it for a few minutes in the oven at 320°F before serving, so the puff pastry becomes crisp again and the scamorza melts.
