Crispy Pastry Bites with Chestnut Cream and Smoked Scamorza
Category: Appetizers
Serves: 4
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Crispy oven-baked puff pastry sheets | 12 |
| Chestnut cream | 200g |
| Smoked scamorza cheese | 100g |
| Pine nuts | 1 tablespoon |
Instructions
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Prepare the Chestnut Cream Pastry: Begin by spreading a generous teaspoon of chestnut cream on each puff pastry sheet. For a neater application, you can use a piping bag with a serrated nozzle to ensure an even and precise spread.
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Grill the Smoked Scamorza: Slice the smoked scamorza cheese into thin pieces, ensuring each slice is about 1 cm thick. Lightly grease a smooth grill pan or skillet with a drop of oil. Heat the pan until it’s hot and then place the cheese slices into the pan.
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Cook the Cheese: Allow the scamorza slices to cook on one side until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip each slice and cook on the other side until the cheese is fully melted and slightly crispy.
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Assemble the Pastry Bites: Carefully lift each slice of grilled scamorza using a spatula and place it on top of the chestnut cream-coated puff pastry sheets.
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Garnish: To finish, sprinkle each pastry bite with a few pine nuts, adding a touch of crunch and nuttiness to complement the creamy chestnut and rich scamorza.
These crispy pastry bites with chestnut cream and smoked scamorza make for a refined and flavorful appetizer that combines the richness of chestnuts with the smoky depth of scamorza. Perfect for serving at a dinner party or as a delightful snack!
