Pastry with Parmesan cream and speck fillets

Here is the recipe for delicious classic pastries with Parmesan cream and speck fillets, a dish that combines the Italian tradition of puff pastry with the rich flavors of Parmesan cheese and speck.

Ingredients

• 1 rectangular roll of puff pastry
• 200 ml of fresh cream
• 100 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 100 g of speck in fillets
• Nutmeg to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares or rectangles of the size you prefer.
3. Place the pieces of puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and prick them lightly with a fork to prevent them from puffing up too much.
4. Bake the puff pastry for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
5. While the pastry cooks, prepare the Parmesan cream: pour the cream into a small pot and heat over medium heat. Add the grated Parmesan and let it melt completely, stirring continuously.
6. Season the cream with a grating of nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste.
7. When the cream is smooth and homogeneous, remove from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
8. Once the pastries are ready, let them cool for a moment.
9. Spread the Parmesan cream on the surface of the now cool pastries.
10. Complete each pastry with speck fillets arranged on top of the cream.

Curiosity

Parmesan is one of the most famous and appreciated Italian cheeses worldwide. Its production is regulated by a precise set of rules that guarantees its origin and quality. In this dish, the intense flavor of Parmesan perfectly complements the smoked taste of speck, creating an irresistible and sophisticated pairing.