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Spicy Pesto Pastries

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  • Author: Amy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-15 minutes (baking or air frying)
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 pastries
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking or Air Frying
  • Cuisine: European

Description

Spicy Pesto Pastries made with flaky puff pastry, zesty pesto, mozzarella, and Kabanos sausage, offering a crunchy, cheesy, and spicy snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

1/2 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (about 10 cm square)

2 tbsp green pesto

20g grated mozzarella cheese

A few pieces of chopped Kabanos sausage (or another sausage of choice)

1 egg (for brushing on top)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pastry: Preheat your oven to 180°C (or 170°C if using an air fryer). Unroll the puff pastry and cut it in half to form two squares, each approximately 10 cm wide.
  2. Add the Pesto: Spoon 1 tbsp of green pesto into the center of each pastry square. Spread it evenly, leaving a small border around the edges to help with folding.
  3. Top with Cheese and Kabanos: Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the pesto. Add a few pieces of chopped Kabanos sausage for a spicy kick and rich flavor.
  4. Create the Folded Pastry Shape: Using a sharp knife, make a cut from each corner toward the center of the pastry, stopping just short of the middle. This will create a star shape with four triangles attached at the center. Fold each corner toward the center, pressing gently to seal the pastry.
  5. Brush with Egg: Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the pastries. This gives them a golden-brown finish when baked.
  6. Bake or Air Fry: Place the pastries on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven at 180°C for about 15 minutes or air fry at 170°C for 12-14 minutes. Make sure the bottoms are crispy before removing them.

Notes

For extra spice, add chili flakes or hot sauce to the pesto.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.

If you don’t have an air fryer, bake in a conventional oven as per the instructions, checking halfway through.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pastry
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Find it online: https://amytasty.com/spicy-pesto-pastries/