Description
Ina Garten’s soppressata and cheese in puff pastry delivers an elegant Italian-inspired appetizer perfect for sophisticated gatherings. Crisp golden pastry wraps savory soppressata and creamy cheese into irresistible bite-sized parcels that will delight guests with sophisticated Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 slices soppressata salami (3½ inches in diameter)
- 6 ounces (170 grams) Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, such as Pepperidge Farm, defrosted
Seasoning and Binding:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by preheating the oven to 450°F (230°C) and lining a sheet pan with parchment paper, ensuring an even cooking surface.
- Transform the first puff pastry sheet by gently rolling it on a lightly floured surface into a precise 10-inch (25 centimeters) square. Carefully transfer the pastry to the prepared sheet pan and generously brush the surface with Dijon mustard, maintaining a clean 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) border around the edges.
- Create a luxurious layer of soppressata by arranging the meat in elegant, overlapping patterns across the mustard-coated surface. Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese evenly, ensuring complete coverage of the soppressata.
- Craft the top layer by rolling the second puff pastry sheet into an identical 10-inch (25 centimeters) square. Delicately position this layer over the first, meticulously aligning the edges to create a seamless pastry.
- Enhance the pastry’s visual appeal and texture by brushing the top layer with egg wash, which will promote a golden, glossy finish. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut three strategic ventilation slits to allow steam escape during baking.
- Refine the pastry by chilling it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, which helps stabilize the layers and ensures a crisp, flaky texture.
- Complete the preparation by trimming the edges with precision, creating clean, sharp lines that elevate the pastry’s professional appearance.
- Bake the pastry in the oven’s center for 20-25 minutes, rotating once midway to guarantee uniform golden-brown coloration and perfect puffiness.
- Allow the pastry to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, then slice into elegant squares and serve while still warm, showcasing the melted cheese and crisp layers.
Notes
- Chill pastry to lock in flaky layers and ensure perfect puffiness during baking.
- Sharp knife makes elegant, clean-cut edges that elevate the pastry’s professional appearance.
- Even rolling guarantees uniform thickness, preventing uneven baking and maintaining consistent texture.
- Careful oven monitoring prevents burning and ensures golden-brown, perfectly puffy results.
- Cooling briefly helps pastry set, making slicing clean and maintaining structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square ( 1/8 of the recipe)
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Fat: 12.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.8 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 9.6 g
- Cholesterol: 40.6 mg