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Mini Bacon Puff Pastry Crescents

Mini Bacon Puff Pastry Crescents: crisp bites with smoky bacon and Parmesan, ready in minutes for any aperitivo or party.
Recipe Mini Bacon Puff Pastry Crescents
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 18 minutes
  • Servings for 12-16 crescents

Dreaming of an easy puff pastry and bacon appetizer that wins everyone over from the very first bite? Then this mini bacon puff pastry crescents recipe is for you. Crisp on the outside and full of flavor inside, these puff pastry crescents filled with bacon and finished with a shower of Parmesan are the perfect solution when you want to make bacon and puff pastry snacks in a few simple moves, with a truly tempting result.

Want to know how to make mini bacon puff pastry crescents for your next aperitivo or buffet? Just unroll your favorite puff pastry, cut it into wedges and roll up each triangle after filling it with generous slices of bacon, “crisp just right”, and a sprinkle of Parmesan that will melt as it bakes. And if you want to make them even gooier and richer, you can add a slice of soft cheese or replace the bacon with speck or ham, to vary the flavors without giving up the appeal of these mini savory crescents for an aperitivo.

Crispy bacon puff pastry crescents are the stars of any holiday table, also ideal as tasty mini crescents for a buffet or an impromptu brunch. You can make them ahead and bake them shortly before serving, or let them rest in the fridge for a few minutes for an even flakier result. They are so versatile that they will please even the most demanding guests, thanks to the unique combination of aromas and textures of this bacon and puff pastry finger food.

For more quick and creative ideas, also try the Puff Pastry Roses with Bacon and Cheese, the Gorgonzola and Bacon Savory Pie or the Mini Puff Pastry Pies with Pumpkin and Gorgonzola, all perfect alongside your quick mini savory crescents in the tastiest of spreads.

Ingredients for 12-16 crescents

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Method

  1. To make the mini bacon puff pastry crescents, unroll the sheet of puff pastry on your work surface. If it’s rectangular, cut it into 16 triangles: just divide it first into 8 rectangles, then cut each one in half along the diagonal. If your puff pastry is round, cut it into 12 wedges starting from the center.
  2. Sprinkle the triangles with a little grated Parmigiano Reggiano and a few black sesame seeds, then place a slice of bacon on each one.
    Puff pastry triangles with Parmesan, sesame seeds and a slice of bacon
  3. Roll up each triangle, starting from the base and working toward the tip, to form small crescents.
  4. Arrange the crescents on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, well spaced apart.
    Crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  5. If you have time, let them rest in the fridge for 20-30 minutes, so they puff up more and turn out crispier when baked.
  6. Preheat the convection oven to 190 °C (375 °F) and brush the mini crescents with the beaten egg.
  7. Sprinkle the tops with more sesame seeds, then put the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the puff pastry is puffed and golden. Times can vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them while they bake.
  9. Once they’re ready, transfer the mini bacon puff pastry crescents to a plate or cutting board and serve them warm. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

You can make the same crescents with different, richer fillings: pair them with finely chopped zucchini and carrots, or with sautéed mushrooms. Other tasty variations add creamy cheeses such as Philadelphia, fontina or scamorza alongside the cured meats. Also try adding herbs such as oregano, thyme or rosemary for a touch of freshness. For an even more sophisticated version, you can fill the crescents with a mix of melting cheese and smoked cured meat, for an even richer, more indulgent result.

Tips

If you want to make the crescents ahead, you can assemble them and freeze them raw: just add a few minutes to the baking time, straight from the freezer. For an even tastier result, try sprinkling the crescents with finely grated cheese after baking too, while they are still hot. Instead of bacon, you can use speck, ham, guanciale or smoked pancetta to vary the flavor while keeping the same simple preparation.

Storage

Mini bacon puff pastry crescents keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. You can also freeze them after baking to keep them for up to a month, and warm them in the oven at 160 °C (325 °F) for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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