Zucchini Puff Pastries

I can guide you in preparing the zucchini puff pastries. It is a delicious appetizer and very simple to make. Here is what you need and how to proceed.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of rectangular puff pastry
• 2 medium zucchini
• 100 g of spreadable cheese (such as Philadelphia)
• 50 g of grated Parmesan
• 1 egg for brushing
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Aromatic herbs to taste (for example, thyme or basil)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Wash the zucchini and slice them thinly with a mandoline or a sharp knife.
3. In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil and sauté the zucchini until they are soft but still al dente, for about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into rectangles or squares of similar sizes.
5. Spread a little spreadable cheese on each piece of puff pastry, leaving a free border around.
6. Sprinkle a handful of Parmesan over the spreadable cheese.
7. Distribute the zucchini over the cheese.
8. Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the beaten egg.
9. Bake on the middle rack for 15-20 minutes or until the pastries are golden and puffed.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

You can garnish your puff pastries with chopped aromatic herbs to add a touch of freshness. Serve them warm to enjoy them at their best.

Fun Fact

Puff pastry is extremely versatile and can be used in many preparations, both sweet and savory. The origins of this dough are uncertain, but it has become a fundamental component of French pastry.

If you’re interested in doing so, you could also add strips of cooked ham or halved cherry tomatoes for a more flavorful variation.