I called them quick puff pastry bites because they are simple and fast to prepare. However, I could have also called them “well-made puff pastry bites” because they are really delicious as well as cute and tasty. They are perfect as a snack to serve at an aperitif or as an appetizer. Great on any occasion, even on the holiday table where puff pastry appetizers are always appreciated. Don’t miss the recipe!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 12Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Quick Puff Pastry Bites
- 1 sheet puff pastry (round)
- 1 egg
- milk
- A few leaves butterhead lettuce
- 2.1 oz canned tuna in oil (drained weight)
- 0.9 oz mayonnaise
- 12 cherry-sized mozzarella balls
- 6 green olives
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Tools
- 1 Pastry Cutter diameter of 3 inches
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Brush
- 2 Small Bowls
- 1 Baking Tray
Preparation of Quick Puff Pastry Bites
Slightly fold down the top part of each circle.
Transfer them onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and make seven cuts as shown in the photo. This way they won’t puff up during baking.
In a small bowl, mix the egg with a splash of milk and brush the puff pastry with this mixture.
Bake in a static preheated oven at 356°F for 15 minutes or until these bases are beautifully golden. Take them out and let them cool completely.
Place a small leaf of butterhead lettuce on each puff pastry bite.
Drain the tuna very well from its preserving oil, chop it, transfer it into a small bowl and mix it with mayonnaise until you get a cream. Salt and pepper to taste.
Place a teaspoon of this cream on the lettuce leaf.
Now place a mozzarella ball and half a green olive on the tuna cream, then season with freshly ground black pepper and a few drops of oil.
Proceed in the same way until all ingredients are used up. The quick puff pastry bites are ready. Enjoy! Paola
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