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Speck, Apple and Ricotta Millefeuille

Speck, Apple and Ricotta Millefeuille is an elegant appetizer of crisp puff pastry, creamy ricotta and caramelized apples.
Recipe Speck, Apple and Ricotta Millefeuille
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 30 minutes
  • Cooking 15 minutes
  • Servings for 12 pieces

Imagine surprising your guests with a show-stopping appetizer that brings together bold flavors and intriguing textures: this speck and apple millefeuille recipe is all that and more. It is an ideal dish if you want something refined yet simple, where crisp, golden puff pastry holds alternating layers of creamy ricotta, slightly tart caramelized apples and thin slices of savory speck, the smoked cured ham from northern Italy. The balance between the freshness of the ricotta, the sweet touch of the apples and the smoky, salty note of the speck makes every bite surprising and beautifully harmonious. Perfect as a crispy baked millefeuille, it also works as an elegant speck and ricotta appetizer or as a savory millefeuille for a buffet, ideal when you want to offer something different and carefully made for a special occasion or a holiday dinner.

If you are looking for a tasty ricotta and speck dish that wins people over at first bite, this recipe walks you step by step through how to make a ricotta millefeuille quickly and easily, without giving up an elegant table. The single-serving format lets you bring an elegant dinner recipe with apples to the center of the table, perfect to open the menu or for a casual aperitivo with friends. The result also pleases the eye, with the bright colors of the caramelized apples and the speck alternating with the white layers of ricotta and the golden pastry.

Try this easy ricotta millefeuille whenever you want a quick apple and speck recipe that comes together in little time and without fuss. And if you love similar flavors, we also suggest other ideas with speck, such as the Veal Roast with Porcini and Speck, Tagliatelle with Radicchio and Speck or the refined Asparagus and Speck Risotto. Now all that is left is to give in: bring the Speck, Apple and Ricotta Millefeuille to the table and get ready for plenty of compliments.

Ingredients for 12 pieces

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Method

  1. To make the Speck, Apple and Ricotta Millefeuilles, start by placing the rectangular puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; brush it with beaten egg and sprinkle it generously with grated cheese and a handful of poppy seeds. Cut the pastry into small rectangles (we got 12) and bake in a preheated conventional oven at 200 °C (400 °F) for 15 minutes.
    Making the speck, apple and ricotta millefeuilles, step 1
    Making the speck, apple and ricotta millefeuilles, step 4
  2. While the pastry bakes, peel the apples, remove the cores and cut them into cubes. In a skillet, melt the knob of butter, then add the apples and two tablespoons of sugar and let them brown for 4-5 minutes (the apples should stay crisp).
    Making the speck, apple and ricotta millefeuilles, step 6
    Making the speck, apple and ricotta millefeuilles, step 7
  3. Now make the ricotta cream: put the ricotta, the oil and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl and mix to a smooth cream.
    Making the speck, apple and ricotta millefeuilles, step 10
    Making the speck, apple and ricotta millefeuilles, step 9
  4. Take the pastry out of the oven, let it cool and separate the rectangles. Then split each rectangle in half horizontally, as if it were a sandwich roll. On the bottom half of the pastry, place a teaspoon of ricotta cream.
    Making the speck, apple and ricotta millefeuilles, step 12
    Making the speck, apple and ricotta millefeuilles, step 13
  5. Continue assembling the millefeuille: after the cream, add a spoonful of sautéed apples and a slice of speck. Then close the millefeuille with the top half of the pastry.
    Making the speck, apple and ricotta millefeuilles, step 14
    Making the speck, apple and ricotta millefeuilles, step 15
  6. All that is left is to serve your Speck and Apple Millefeuilles. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
    Speck, apple and ricotta millefeuilles ready to serve

Tips

You can make the Millefeuilles ahead of time, but for the best result prepare all the components and assemble them only when you are ready to serve.

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