Spring Puff Pastry Cones with Ham, Mortadella & Veggie Creams

Spring Cones (Conetti Primavera)
Category: Appetizers
Servings: 21 cones

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Prepare the Puff Pastry Cones
   Begin by lightly flouring your work surface. Roll out the puff pastry using a rolling pin until it is smooth and even. Cut the pastry into strips approximately 1.5 cm wide.

2. Egg Wash
   Brush the pastry strips with a beaten egg to help them stick together when wrapping.

3. Form the Cones
   Using a cone-shaped mold, wrap the pastry strip starting from the pointed end of the cone and work towards the wider base. It’s important that the egg-washed side of the pastry is facing outward to ensure it acts as a glue for overlapping layers.

4. Bake the Cones
   Place the wrapped cones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (or 160°C for convection ovens) for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown. Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.

5. Prepare the Creams
   While the cones cool, prepare the filling creams. For the ham cream, blend the cooked ham, 130g of cream cheese, and fresh basil in a food processor until smooth.

   For the mortadella and pistachio cream, blend the mortadella, 190g of cream cheese, shelled pistachios, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a food processor until it becomes a thick, creamy consistency. Add a splash of heavy cream if you desire a creamier texture.

6. Fill the Cones
   Transfer each cream mixture into separate piping bags. Carefully fill each cooled puff pastry cone with the respective creams—one with the ham mixture and the other with the mortadella and pistachio blend.

7. Prepare the Vegetables for Decoration
   Dice the carrot, zucchini, and tomato into small cubes. Briefly blanch the zucchini cubes in boiling water for a minute before draining.

   Clean the green beans by trimming their ends, and then cut the celery into sticks.

8. Decorate the Cones
   Once the cones are filled, decorate them with the vegetables. You can place the zucchini and tomato cubes on top, or insert carrot and celery sticks into the creamy filling. Finish with a sprig of fresh basil or a small garnish of parsley and mint to add an extra pop of color.

9. Serve
   Keep the filled and decorated cones refrigerated until you’re ready to serve. These spring cones are best enjoyed chilled and make a delightful, fresh appetizer for any occasion!

Notes:

• These spring cones can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until serving.
• The variety of fillings (ham, mortadella, pistachios) and vegetable decorations allows you to customize the flavor to suit your preference or dietary needs.
• You can experiment with other vegetables such as bell peppers, cucumbers, or even small olives for added flavor and texture.

These Spring Cones bring together a delightful mix of fresh ingredients and textures, wrapped in a flaky, golden puff pastry shell—perfect for serving at parties, gatherings, or as a light, delicious appetizer to enjoy with loved ones.