PUFF PASTRY FLAKES with RADICCHIO and GORGONZOLA, a delicious appetizer to make in a few minutes, perfect for Christmas lunch or a dinner with friends. Crispy on the outside and creamy inside, these savory puff pastry bites are truly irresistible and always make a great impression on the table.
I love making appetizers with puff pastry, they are my salvation when I’m short on time and want something tasty and eye-catching. These puff pastry flakes with radicchio and gorgonzola I improvised one evening: I had some radicchio in the fridge and a piece of leftover gorgonzola… in a few minutes a fragrant and tasty appetizer was born, perfect even for holiday buffets.
The contrast between the crispness of the golden puff pastry and the soft, stringy filling is simply delightful. The radicchio adds a slightly bitter note that perfectly matches the creaminess and strong taste of gorgonzola. If you wish, you can also add chopped walnuts or a drizzle of honey to make them even more special and suitable for a Christmas menu.
I just made them yesterday for a dinner with friends, and I swear they didn’t even make it to the second round of appetizers! Freshly baked they have an aroma that immediately captivates, but they are also delicious when warm.
They are a great idea to serve during the holidays, as a Christmas appetizer or for a tasty aperitif, but also for a brunch or a quick dinner: with ready-made puff pastry and a few ingredients, success is guaranteed.
Follow me in the kitchen today for puff pastry candies with gorgonzola.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 5-6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 radicchio
- 3.5 oz gorgonzola
- Half white onion
Steps
Slice the onion thinly and sauté.
Cut the radicchio into strips and add it to the onion, cook over low heat with the lid closed, add a pinch of salt.
Cut the pastry into 10 or 12 rectangles, fill half of the rectangles with gorgonzola and radicchio, then pair the pastry sheets and seal the edges.
Take the ends and twist them together to form the candies.
Place them on the baking sheet and bake at 356°F (180°C) for about 15 minutes.
Bon appétit
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PUFF PASTRY FLAKES with RADICCHIO and GORGONZOLA
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FAQ PUFF PASTRY FLAKES with RADICCHIO and GORGONZOLA
What type of puff pastry is used for savory flakes?
A ready-made rectangular puff pastry works just fine, whether fresh or frozen, just roll it slightly and cut into squares to form the flakes.
Can I substitute the gorgonzola?
Of course! You can use taleggio, brie, or stracchino, even in a lactose-free version if you prefer a lighter option.
How to store puff pastry flakes?
It’s best to consume them right away, but you can store them in the fridge for a day and warm them up in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
Can I prepare them in advance for Christmas?
Yes, you can assemble them and keep them in the fridge uncooked, then bake them at the last minute to serve them hot and fragrant.
