Puff Pastry Delight

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This recipe is a testament to the beauty of simplicity in cooking. Using just a few high-quality ingredients, you can create a dish that’s both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. The combination of crispy puff pastry, savory prosciutto, creamy feta, and earthy mushrooms makes for a delightful taste experience, while the homemade sauce adds an extra layer of richness and depth.

Perfect for any occasion, from a casual brunch to an elegant dinner party, this puff pastry delight is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your culinary cravings. It’s a wonderful example of how simple ingredients, when combined with a little creativity and care, can produce a dish that’s truly greater than the sum of its parts.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • Puff pastry: 700g (24.69 oz)
  • Prosciutto: 100g (3.5 oz)
  • Feta cheese: 150g (5.3 oz)
  • Thyme: 7g (0.25 oz)
  • Garlic: 25g (0.9 oz), minced
  • Mushrooms: 250g (8.8 oz), sliced
  • Black pepper: 3g (0.11 oz)
  • Salt: 5g (0.18 oz)
  • Egg: 1, beaten (for egg wash)

 

For the Sauce:

  • Hard cheese: 200g (7 oz), grated
  • Cheese cream: 120g (4.23 oz)
  • Sour cream: 120g (4.23 oz)
  • Tomatoes: 70g (2.47 oz), diced
  • Salt: 5g (0.18 oz)
  • Black pepper: 4g (0.14 oz)
  • Garlic powder: 5g (0.18 oz)
  • Sweet paprika: 5g (0.18 oz)

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a 32 x 46 cm (12 x 18 in) baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on the prepared tray.
  3. Evenly distribute the prosciutto slices over the pastry.
  4. Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the prosciutto.
  5. In a pan, sauté the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic with a bit of oil until the mushrooms are golden. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  6. Spread the sautéed mushrooms over the feta cheese.
  7. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
  9. While the pastry is baking, prepare the sauce. In a bowl, mix together the grated hard cheese, cheese cream, sour cream, diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and sweet paprika until well combined.
  10. Once the pastry is done, let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with the prepared sauce on the side.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings