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Filled Puff Pastry Stars

Filled Puff Pastry Stars are a tasty bite that is quick and easy to make, perfect as an appetizer or for a holiday aperitivo.
Recipe Filled Puff Pastry Stars
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 20 minutes
  • Servings for 4 people

Filled Puff Pastry Stars are a quick and easy bite with a striking look, perfect for making a holiday aperitivo truly special or for serving as an appetizer. Savory Puff Pastry Stars are ideal for impressing your guests at Christmas, but also for special occasions such as a children’s birthday party.

Filled with Small Salami and Mozzarella, these Puff Pastry Christmas Stars can be stuffed with any ingredients you like. They are also a great clean-out-the-fridge recipe for using up cured meats and cheeses left over from the holidays.

If you are looking for more Quick and Easy Christmas Appetizers, don’t miss the Christmas Star Mini Sandwiches, the Smoked Salmon Crostini and the Mushroom, Ham and Fontina Puff Pastry Bundles. And now, here is the recipe for Filled Puff Pastry Stars.

Ingredients for 4 people

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Method

  1. To make the Filled Puff Pastry Stars, start by letting the mozzarella drain in a strainer so it loses all its excess liquid. Then dice both the mozzarella and the salami.
    Filled Puff Pastry Stars, step 1: diced mozzarella and salami
  2. Roll out the sheet of puff pastry on the work surface and, with a star-shaped cutter, cut out as many stars as possible; what matters is that you end up with an even number.
    Filled Puff Pastry Stars, step 2: stars cut out of the puff pastry
  3. Place a cube of salami and one of mozzarella in the center of half of the stars. Brush the unfilled stars with water, lay them on top of the filled ones and press the edges to seal them well.
    Filled Puff Pastry Stars, step 3: salami and mozzarella cubes on the stars
  4. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk and use it to brush the stars. Sprinkle them with sesame seeds and bake them in a preheated oven at 200 °C (400 °F) for about 20 minutes.
    Filled Puff Pastry Stars, step 4: stars brushed with egg yolk and sprinkled with sesame seeds
  5. When the stars are puffed and golden, take them out of the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve the Filled Puff Pastry Stars while still warm. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

You can make Filled Puff Pastry Stars with the filling you like best, including a vegetarian version.

Tips

You can personalize your Filled Puff Pastry Stars by making them in different shapes. For the holidays, for example, you can use Christmas cookie cutters.

Storage

Leftover Filled Puff Pastry Stars can be stored in an airtight container, but you will need to warm them up before enjoying them again.

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