EASTER BASKETS single-serving appetizer with puff pastry, filled with ricotta, cured meats and cheeses, a very tasty recipe ready in 5 minutes, crispy outside and soft inside.
I was trying some ideas for Easter lunch and had a sheet of puff pastry to finish, so I prepared these EASTER BASKETS single-serving appetizer and they turned out to be truly irresistible little bites. Crispy outside, creamy inside and super quick to make, they are perfect when you want to bring something pretty to the table without spending hours in the kitchen.
The best thing about these EASTER BASKETS single-serving appetizer is that you can customize them as you like and prepare them even at the last minute. They are perfect for starters, buffets or Easter and Easter Monday aperitifs.
Follow me in the kitchen today: it’s Easter baskets.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6-9
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup ricotta
- 3.5 oz salami (or mixed cured meats)
- 3 oz provola cheese
Steps
Cut the puff pastry with a round cutter — mine is about 4 in — and place the discs into muffin tins.
In a bowl combine the ricotta and eggs and mix, then add the salami cut into cubes or a mix of cured meats, mix again and add the provola cut into pieces.
Fill the baskets and bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 15 minutes.
Enjoy your meal
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EASTER BASKETS single-serving appetizer
Useful tips
Use cold puff pastry to obtain crispier baskets.
Do not overfill them to avoid the filling spilling during cooking.
You can add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for a lighter variation.
Also perfect in an air fryer for faster cooking.
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FAQ EASTER BASKETS single-serving appetizer
Can I prepare the Easter baskets in advance?
Yes, you can prepare them a few hours ahead and warm them slightly before serving.
How to store puff pastry baskets?
In the refrigerator for 1-2 days; it’s better to heat them before eating.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, both raw and cooked. Then bake them directly without thawing.
What fillings can I use?
You can vary with cured meats, cheeses or vegetables according to your tastes.
