Savory mini cheese and apple pies
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 858
- Carbohydrates g 60.5
- of which sugars g 8.7
- Protein g 18.5
- Fats g 60.2
- of which saturated fat g 25.04
- Fiber g 3.8
- Cholesterol mg 241
- Sodium mg 870
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 25 min
- Makes: 4 pieces
PRESENTATION
So, imagine this: biting into savory mini pies with sweet apples and creamy provola cheese wrapped up in buttery puff pastry. Really, it's something special. This Italian-inspired dish does a cool thing by adding fruit to savory recipes—pretty unique, right? Across Italy, cooks love playing around with creative combos like this. These cheese and apple pies bake up golden, and they smell as good as they look, with melted cheese getting cozy with the apples. And the taste? Seriously good. It's an easy and impressive starter that'll add some fun to any meal, perfect for folks who like trying new flavors with a melting center.
While many think of apple pies as desserts, these cheddar apple hand pies flip that idea on its head. The sharp cheddar really really pairs with the sweet apples, and the flaky pastry brings it all together into these savory apple pie bites. Italians are known for their creative twists on traditional dishes, and putting fruit with cheese in appetizers is totally their thing. These pies are moist inside but have a crunchy outside—so good. They're a fantastic choice for any gathering. Also, presenting these mini apple cheddar pies? For sure, it'll impress your guests. They'll love the playful mix of crispy and soft textures. Whether you call them cheese and apple turnovers or savory apple tarts, they're standout dishes. Serve them hot from the oven for the best taste, and watch as everyone eagerly goes back for seconds. So here's the thing: this dish is all about the playful nature of Italian cuisine and encourages a bit of culinary adventure in your kitchen. Pretty simple, really. You know you wanna try it!
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INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 4 mini pies (with a diameter of 3 inches)
- Fuji Apples 1
- Puff pastry 1 lb (460 g) - (2 rectangular rolls)
- Provola cheese 5.3 oz (150 g)
- Eggs 1
- Egg yolks 1
- Fresh liquid cream 1 ½ tbsp (25 g)
- Nutmeg to taste
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- for the molds
- Butter to taste
- for brushing
- Egg yolks 1
- Whole milk to taste
How to prepare Savory mini cheese and apple pies
To prepare the savory mini cheese and apple pies, wash the apple and first cut it in half 1 and then into quarters 2, then remove the core 3.
Cut two quarters of the apple into sticks 4 and divide the sticks in half 5. Finally, cut the remaining two quarters of the apple into rather thin slices (you will need 12 slices) 6.
Cut the provolone into slices and then into cubes 7, transfer them to a bowl and add the whole egg 8, the yolk, and the cream 9.
Salt and pepper 10 and add a pinch of nutmeg 11. Mix to combine everything well 12 and set aside.
Now roll out the first sheet of puff pastry and cut out 4 disks using a 4-inch diameter pastry cutter 13. Butter 4 tartlet molds with a diameter of 3 inches and line them with the pastry disks you just cut out 14, making sure to press well on both the base and the edges. Distribute a tablespoon of the egg and cheese mixture for each tartlet 15,
then add about half a tablespoon of the apple cut into sticks 16 and cover with another layer of the cheese and egg mixture 17. Finish by placing 3 thin slices of apple on top of each tartlet 18.
At this point, roll out the second sheet of puff pastry and cut out another 4 disks with the same 4-inch diameter pastry cutter, then use a small knife to make 3 cuts in the center, being careful not to cut through to the edges (19-20). Place the cut-out pastry disk on each tartlet to cover the filling and press along the edges with your fingers to seal it 21.
Beat the yolk with a little milk in a small bowl and brush the mini pies with the resulting mixture 22, then bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, until they are nicely golden 23. Your savory mini cheese and apple pies are ready to be served while still warm 24!