Classic puff pastries with pears and speck

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Classic puff pastries with pears and speck
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54
Calories per serving
  • Energy Kcal 54
  • Carbohydrates g 7.9
  •   of which sugars g 1.1
  • Protein g 1.9
  • Fats g 1.7
  •   of which saturated fat g 0.39
  • Fiber g 0.5
  • Cholesterol mg 3
  • Sodium mg 133
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Prep time: 10 min
  • Cook time: 20 min
  • Makes: 12 pieces
  • Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Sfoglie classiche con pere e speck is a must-try at winter gatherings in Trentino-Alto Adige—really. Locals there just nail the mix of sweet and savory. So, so good. This antipasto sfoglia pere speck combines smoky, salty speck with the sweet juiciness of pears. And as they bake, those pears become soft and super flavorful, releasing a bit of juice into the sfoglie classiche. Really amazing stuff.

A sprinkle of rosemary needles—love it—adds a fragrant touch, making this finger food as aromatic as it is tasty. Plus, the classic Italian pastry sheets puff up light and flaky. Seriously good. You get that perfect crunch before reaching the filling. This snack is all about the tender bite and the perfect mix of flavors. It's pretty simple but really, really good for any crowd.

These ricetta sfoglie con pere e speck are a hit for parties or as a tasty pre-dinner bite. Honestly, the combo of crispy pastry and the moist interior from the pears makes it hard to stop at just one. Can't go wrong. The pastry’s golden top bakes up beautifully, and the speck adds a savory punch that balances the sweet notes from the fruit.

And some folks? They like to sprinkle extra rosemary on top for more aroma, enhancing the blend of salty meat and juicy pears. It's perfect for various occasions—holiday tables, casual aperitivi, or even as part of a bigger platter of stuzzichini con pasta sfoglia e speck. It has that Italian vibe with a twist from the mountains—so unique. Even if you’re not from the region, you’ll get why these are so popular once you taste the mix of tender pear, savory speck, and crispy pastry all in one bite.

INGREDIENTS
54
Calories per serving
Ingredients for 12 pastries
Crispy baked puff pastry 12
Speck 1.8 oz (50 g) - whole piece
Bartlett pears 3.5 oz (100 g)
Water 2 ½ tbsp (40 ml)
Rosemary to taste
Preparation

How to prepare Classic puff pastries with pears and speck

To prepare the classic puff pastries with pears and speck, start by cutting the speck into very small cubes 1, then peel the pears, remove the core, cut them in half, and then into thin slices, which you should further reduce into small cubes (2-3). It’s best to cut the speck and pears to the same size so that the cooking will be even.

Place the pears in a pan 4 and add the water 5 and let them cook over high heat for about 10 minutes. At this point, add the speck 6 and continue cooking.

When the pears have taken on a golden color, it will take about 20 minutes, add a few rosemary needles to taste 7 and turn off the heat. Place a tablespoon of the pear and speck mixture on each of the 12 pastries 8 and finish by placing a couple of rosemary needles 9 on each classic pastry with pears and speck.

Storage

Consume the classic puff pastries with pears and speck immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to one day.

Tip

You can enrich your classic puff pastries with pears and speck with a handful of grated pecorino cheese! Salt only at the end to prevent the already salty speck from overpowering the sweet flavor of the pears.

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