Prosciutto Caprese Puff Pastries with Peppery Thyme Honey
Delightful Prosciutto Caprese Puff Pastries drizzled with Peppery Thyme Honey, perfect for a savory treat.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- rolling pin
Ingredients
Pastry Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed Check brand for quality
- 9 slices prosciutto
- ½ cup basil pesto homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes oil drained
- 8 ounces mozzarella or burrata cheese
- 1 large egg beaten
- ½-1 teaspoon black pepper plus more for serving
- flaky sea salt
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- fresh basil for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay the pastry sheets flat on a clean, floured surface. Gently roll the sheets out to stretch slightly. Cut each sheet into 9 squares. Layer 1 prosciutto slice, 1 tablespoon pesto, 2 sun-dried tomatoes, and 1 wedge of cheese on 9 of the squares, leaving a ¼ inch border around the edges. Brush the edges with egg. Lay the remaining 9 squares over the filling and seal the edges by crimping with the back of a fork.
- Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg. Make 2 small slits on the top of the pastries. Sprinkle with the remaining black pepper. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, make the honey. Combine the honey, thyme and a pinch of both salt and pepper in a glass jar.
- Serve warm, topped with thyme honey and basil.
Notes
Serve as an elegant appetizer or a savory snack for gatherings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1puff pastryCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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