Sometimes we spend a lot of time thinking about how to serve an appetizer and don’t realize how versatile puff pastry is. It’s essential to always have it in the fridge; whatever ingredient you add, it always works well. Rolled, laid flat, closed like a bag or a pinwheel… let’s be creative. A few days ago, I made the sweet version roses with apples, which was a cute idea, but today it’s all about savory, so Puff Pastry Flowers with Salmon and Taleggio.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 376.88 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 17.75 (g) of which sugars 2.23 (g)
- Proteins 15.73 (g)
- Fat 27.60 (g) of which saturated 10.95 (g)of which unsaturated 12.45 (g)
- Fibers 0.60 (g)
- Sodium 980.19 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 80 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
- 1 roll puff pastry (rectangular)
- 10.5 oz Taleggio
- 3.5 oz smoked salmon
- 1 tsp chives
Tools
- Kitchen Scale
- Muffin Pan
- Cupcake Liners
Steps
Roll out the puff pastry. Using a pizza wheel or knife, cut six strips of equal size. Place thin slices of Taleggio on each strip. Also add the salmon, ensuring it extends slightly beyond the strip.
Sprinkle with chives, gently roll the pastry to form a flower. Seal the bottom and place it in a cupcake liner.
Place the flowers in a muffin tin or similar and bake in a preheated static oven at 428°F for 25 minutes. Serve hot immediately.
Tips for Variations
By adding finely sliced zucchini with a mandoline, you can create colorful petals.
Instead of chives, you can use sesame seeds.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What other fillings can be used?
They can be filled with cooked ham and stracchino, speck and gorgonzola with walnut crumbles, or mortadella and pistachios.
Can they be baked in a convection oven?
Absolutely, 356-392°F for about 20 minutes.
