Recipe Name: Fagottini alla Mortadella
Category: Antipasti (Appetizers)
Servings: 12 pieces
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Puff Pastry | 230g |
| Mortadella with Pistachios | 70g |
| Emmental Cheese | 60g |
| Egg | 1 |
| Crushed Pistachios | 35g |
Instructions
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Prepare the Filling: Begin by finely chopping the mortadella with a sharp knife. Take the mortadella and cut it into 4 strips, each approximately 8×25 cm in size. From these strips, cut 5-6 small rectangular pieces, each measuring around 8×9 cm.
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Assemble the Fagottini: Lay the rectangular pieces of pastry flat on a clean surface. Place a teaspoon of finely grated Emmental cheese in the center of each rectangle, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Carefully brush the edges of each rectangle with a slightly beaten egg yolk. This will help seal the pastry once folded.
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Shape the Fagottini: Fold the pastry rectangles into triangles by bringing the corners together and pressing gently with your fingers to seal. Ensure that the edges are well sealed, and brush the outside of each triangle with the remaining egg yolk for a golden finish.
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Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the assembled fagottini on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. To prevent the pistachio crumbs from darkening too much during baking, cover the pastries loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed up.
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Serve: Once baked, allow the fagottini to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed while still warm or at room temperature, making them perfect for a variety of occasions. Serve them as an appetizer or snack that will delight your guests with their savory and nutty flavors.
These delicious little pockets of puff pastry filled with mortadella, Emmental cheese, and pistachios are a perfect way to start any meal. The combination of creamy cheese, aromatic mortadella, and crunchy pistachios wrapped in flaky puff pastry makes for a truly irresistible appetizer. Enjoy them at your next gathering, and they’re sure to be a hit!
