Olive Puff Pastry with Ricotta and Grilled Peppers
Category: Appetizers
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Olive Puff Pastry Sheets | 12 sheets |
| Ricotta Cheese (cow’s milk) | 135g |
| Salt | To taste |
| Savory (Santoreggia) | 4 leaves |
| Red Bell Pepper | 1 |
| Yellow Bell Pepper | 1 |
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 250°C (480°F) in convection mode.
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Prepare the peppers:
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- Place the peppers on a baking tray and roast them in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the skin blisters and chars. You can also grill them if preferred.
- Once roasted, remove the peppers from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Peel off the skin and remove the seeds, then chop them into small cubes.
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Prepare the ricotta filling:
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the diced grilled peppers.
- Finely chop the savory (Santoreggia) leaves and add them to the mixture. Keep a few leaves aside for garnish.
- Stir the mixture well using a fork, ensuring everything is evenly combined. Season with salt to taste.
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Assemble the puff pastry:
- Transfer the ricotta and pepper mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle.
- Take each puff pastry sheet and pipe a generous tuft of the ricotta-pepper filling onto the center of each.
- Roll the stuffed pastry sheets into tight, elegant rolls. Place each roll onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Final touches:
- Garnish each puff pastry roll with a small strip of grilled pepper and a leaf of savory for an aromatic finish.
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Baking:
- Bake the filled puff pastry rolls at 180°C (350°F) for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden and crispy on the outside.
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Serve:
- Once baked and cooled slightly, arrange the Olive Puff Pastry with Ricotta and Grilled Peppers on a serving platter and enjoy these flavorful, flaky appetizers!
This recipe offers a delightful combination of savory ricotta and the sweet, smoky taste of grilled peppers, all wrapped in delicate, golden puff pastry. Perfect for any occasion, these Olive Puff Pastries will impress guests and add a touch of Mediterranean flair to your appetizer table!
