Puff pastry pizzette

Puff pastry pizzette are a delicious and very simple snack to prepare, ideal for aperitifs or as an appetizer at a buffet. They are a quick variant of pizza, with an all-Italian touch even though they have a French puff pastry base. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 roll of ready-made rectangular puff pastry
• 200 g of tomato sauce
• 150 g of mozzarella for pizza or other melting cheese
• Dried oregano to taste
• Salt to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• A pinch of sugar
• Fresh basil (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °C fan assisted).
2. Roll out the puff pastry and with a pastry cutter or a glass, cut out discs.
3. Place the puff pastry discs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. In a bowl, season the tomato sauce with a drizzle of oil, a pinch of sugar, salt, and oregano to taste. Mix well.
5. Spread a tablespoon of seasoned tomato sauce on each puff pastry disc, leaving a small free edge.
6. Cut the mozzarella or cheese into cubes and distribute evenly over the pizzette.
7. Bake the puff pastry pizzette for about 15-20 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and crispy.
8. Remove the pizzette from the oven and, if you wish, add a few leaves of fresh basil before serving.

Curiosity

Although puff pastry is generally associated with French cuisine, in Italy it is often used in various ways in the preparation of appetizers and savory pastries. Puff pastry pizzette are an example of how the versatility of this ingredient can harmonize perfectly with the classic Italian flavors of pizza.