Puff pastry snail with gorgonzola and mortadella

17/11/2023

The puff pastry snails are a tasty and very appetizing starter. Here’s the recipe with an all-Italian twist thanks to gorgonzola and mortadella.

Ingredients

1 roll of rectangular puff pastry
150 g of gorgonzola
150 g of thinly sliced mortadella
1 egg (for brushing)
Sesame or poppy seeds (optional)

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °C if fan-assisted).
Gently unfold the puff pastry on a work surface.
Spread the gorgonzola on the puff pastry, leaving a free edge of about 1 cm on all sides.
Distribute the slices of mortadella over the gorgonzola.
Carefully roll up the puff pastry with the filling, starting from the long side, to form a tight roll.
With a sharp knife, cut the roll into slices about 2 cm thick.
Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each snail.
Beat the egg in a small bowl and lightly brush the surface of the snails.
If desired, sprinkle the snails with sesame or poppy seeds to add a crunchy touch.
Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the snails are golden and crispy.
Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Curiosity

Gorgonzola is a typical Italian cheese, known worldwide for its distinctive flavor and versatility. It can be used in both savory and sweet recipes and pairs very well with the delicate flavor of mortadella. Puff pastry snails can be made with different fillings and are perfect for an aperitif or buffet.

Bon appétit!