Mini savory puff pastries angelicas
- Vegetarian
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 30 min
- Serving: 11
- Cost: Average
PRESENTATION
Mini savory puff pastries from Northern Italy really know how to bring excitement to any table. And you know what? Italian bakers have this knack for blending sweet and savory that makes you super curious, and these little bites are no exception. Seriously good stuff. The classic L'Angelica is usually sweet with chocolate chips and candied orange, but over time, people in Italy started experimenting with all sorts of creative twists. Now, you’ll find mini savory puff pastries packed with things like tender zucchini, moist pumpkin, or even cabbage—showing off just how adaptable Italian baking can be. For real. These aren’t just a quick snack; they’re a nod to how Italians love to use local, seasonal ingredients. If you’ve got leftover veggies from the market, these pastries turn them into something crispy and golden. Folks in Northern Italy especially love putting these out for an aperitivo, where everyone can grab a bite and try different fillings.
Whether it's a family gathering or a casual weekend hangout, these easy puff pastry appetizers fit right in. People get really creative with the fillings—think beer-infused dough or a mix of pumpkin and cabbage for that savory and slightly sweet combo that’s typical in Northern Italian cuisine. Which is great. Also, since the recipes can be thrown together in no time, they’re perfect when you want quick savory pastry recipes that still have a little flair. There are so many mini puff pastry bites and flavor ideas to try, so you can mix things up based on what’s in season or what you’ve got in the fridge. Bite-sized and easy to share, these snacks are a hit at parties and family gatherings, especially when you want something different from the usual. It's just the thing. It’s the kind of food that lets you play around with flavors—maybe even invent your own favorite puff pastry fillings—and really enjoy what Italian baking is all about. Good ingredients, seasonal twists, and sharing food with friends. So next time you’re thinking about what to make, consider these great mini pastries that capture the core of Italian culinary creativity. Really really tasty.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 11 mini angelicas
- Puff pastry 1 lb (460 g) - (2 rectangular rolls)
- Delica pumpkin 1 ¼ cup (300 g)
- Verza (savoy cabbage) 7 oz (200 g)
- Grana Padano PDO cheese 0.7 oz (20 g)
- Wild fennel 1 sprig
- Powdered turmeric 1 tsp (5 g)
- Black pepper to taste
- Fine salt to taste
- Eggs 1
- Fresh liquid cream 2 tsp (10 g) - (or milk)
- Flax seed to taste
How to prepare Mini savory puff pastries angelicas
To prepare the mini savory puff pastry angelicas, first clean the pumpkin 1. Then cut it into slices and then into cubes 2; in total you will obtain 190 g (about 6.7 oz). Also slice the cabbage 3
and chop it coarsely 4. Then pour a drizzle of oil into a saucepan and add the pumpkin 5; also add the cabbage 6 and mix.
Add a pinch of salt 7 and cover with a lid 8. Let it cook for about ten minutes and in the meantime mix the Grana Padano and turmeric in a small bowl 9.
Stir with a teaspoon until you get a homogeneous mixture 10, then set aside. As soon as the vegetables are cooked, turn off the heat and let them cool completely 11. In another bowl, break the egg, add the cream (or milk) 12 and beat it all together.
Unroll one of the two sheets of puff pastry and brush it entirely with the mixture of eggs and cream 13. Arrange the vegetables over the entire surface 14. Then sprinkle with the turmeric and Grana Padano mixture 15.
Add a pinch of black pepper and also the fennel by breaking it into small pieces 16 and spreading them everywhere. Cover with the second sheet of puff pastry 17 and seal the edges by pinching them with your fingers 18.
Cut out a strip about 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide 19, roll it from one end to the other 20, close it to form a small ring 21 and transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Repeat this operation for the other rings, in total you will obtain about 11. Arrange them leaving a little space between one ring and the other; you will need to use two trays. Brush with egg and cream 22; sprinkle with flax seeds 23 and bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F (180°C) for about 20 minutes. Then take out the mini savory puff pastry angelicas 24 and enjoy them hot or at room temperature!