PUFF PASTRY BELLS PANCETTA and peas, single-portion Easter appetizer that’s easy and quick, perfect for parties made with just a few ingredients in 5 minutes.
I prepared these puff pastry bells to surprise friends and family at Easter without spending hours in the kitchen: crispy puff pastry, tasty pancetta, peas and melting provola come together in an irresistible appetizer that looks complicated but is ready in a flash.
No need to go crazy at the stove, just have ready-made puff pastry and in a few minutes you’ll have an appetizer that looks like it came from a restaurant. You can get creative by adding a little pepper, aromatic herbs or even a drizzle of honey.
Perfect for Easter lunch or just to treat yourself a bit, these PUFF PASTRY BELLS with pancetta and peas are the ideal solution when you want to impress without stress. Crispy outside, gooey inside and ready to disappear in no time… trust me, everyone will ask for seconds!
Join me in the kitchen today — it’s puff pastry bells with pancetta and peas.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3 pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter
Ingredients
- 1 roll puff pastry
- 1/3 cup peas, canned, drained
- 2.5 oz sweet pancetta
- 1/2 cup provola
Steps
Cut out the shape of a bell, about 4 inches, on a sheet and place it on the puff pastry.
Cut following the outline; you should get 6 bells. Fill with a tablespoon of peas, a tablespoon of diced pancetta and pieces of provola or mozzarella.
Close by sandwiching the pastry layers, seal the edges lightly and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Make oblique cuts and bake at 356°F for about 16 minutes until golden, or cook in an air fryer at 392°F for 8 minutes, lower to 365°F and cook another 3-4 minutes.
Enjoy
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PUFF PASTRY BELLS single-portion appetizer with PANCETTA and provola
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FAQ PUFF PASTRY BELLS single-portion appetizer with PANCETTA and peas
How long does it take to prepare the PUFF PASTRY BELLS with pancetta and peas?
They take 5 minutes to prepare, then bake about 12-15 minutes at 356°F.
Can they be frozen already prepared?
Yes, you can freeze them before cooking and bake them straight from the freezer by adding 2-3 extra minutes.
How many ingredients do you need?
Two are enough to start: puff pastry and a filling such as cured meats, cheeses, or typical vegetables. You can use one or more ingredients together.
