Olive Puff Pastry with Omelette Cubes – A Delightful Starter
Category: Appetizers
Servings: 12
This savory and delightful appetizer features flaky puff pastry topped with golden cubes of fluffy omelette, perfectly seasoned with cheese and herbs. Perfect for a cozy get-together or as a creative snack to serve at parties, these olive puff pastries bring a touch of elegance and simplicity to your table.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Olive Puff Pastry (La Bottega di Olivia&Marino) | 12 sheets |
| Eggs | 3 |
| Scamorza Cheese (or Provola) | 50g |
| Parmigiano Reggiano DOP | 15g |
| Fresh Parsley (finely chopped) | 1 tablespoon |
| Fine Salt | to taste |
| Black Pepper | to taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Omelette:
- In a medium-sized bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them together with a pinch of fine salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add the finely chopped parsley to the egg mixture for a burst of fresh flavor.
- Next, incorporate the grated Scamorza cheese and Parmigiano Reggiano, stirring well to combine. This will give the omelette a rich, cheesy taste.
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Cook the Omelette:
- Lightly grease a baking dish (around 15×21 cm) and line it with a dampened and squeezed parchment paper for easy release.
- Pour the egg mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly to form a thin layer.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes or until the omelette is fully set and lightly golden on top.
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Cut and Cube the Omelette:
- Once the omelette has cooled slightly, remove it from the baking dish and place it on a cutting board.
- Slice the omelette into thin strips, approximately 1 cm wide, and then cut these strips into small cubes, each about 1 cm in size.
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Assemble the Olive Puff Pastries:
- Lay out your puff pastry sheets, and place them on a clean, flat surface.
- Using a pair of tongs or a small spatula, carefully top each pastry sheet with a few cubes of the freshly prepared omelette.
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Final Touches and Serving:
- With the omelette cubes placed on top, your puff pastries are now ready to be baked.
- Bake the pastries in the oven according to the instructions on the puff pastry packaging, or until golden and crispy.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once baked to perfection, remove the pastries from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
- Serve the Olive Puff Pastries with Omelette Cubes warm or at room temperature, perfect for snacking, or as a delicious appetizer for your guests!
These savory puff pastries with omelette cubes are light, flaky, and packed with flavor. The combination of fresh herbs, cheese, and fluffy omelette creates a unique, mouthwatering bite that’s sure to impress.
