Quick Picnic Pasties With Salami and Mozzarella

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Quick Picnic Pasties with Salami and Mozzarella

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

437

Sugar

Fat

27g

These Quick Picnic Pasties with Salami and Mozzarella are a delicious and easy-to-prepare savoury pastry. Ideal for picnics or lunchtimes, these pasties combine salty salami and creamy mozzarella with juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, all encased in crispy puff pastry. They can be enjoyed hot or cold, and are perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.	Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Add the sliced garlic and chopped basil.
3.	Drizzle the olive oil over the cherry tomato mixture and stir to coat.
4.	Cut the puff pastry into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece out into a circle.
5.	Divide the cherry tomato mixture between the 8 circles of pastry, leaving room around the edges.
6.	Top each pastry with a few slices of salami and some sliced mozzarella cheese.
7.	Brush the egg wash around the edges of each pastry circle.
8.	Carefully fold each pastry over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
9.	Press the edges of each pastry together with your fingers or a fork to seal.
10.	Brush the tops of each pastry with the remaining egg wash.
11.	Bake the pasties for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.

PROS

Quick and easy to prepare, these pasties make for a tasty picnic or lunchtime snack.

The combination of salami, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes create a delicious flavour.

CONS

Puff pastry can be high in calories and fat, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

These pasties may not be suitable for individuals with gluten or dairy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cherry tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants.
Salami and mozzarella are high in protein, which can help with muscle growth and repair.

	7 ounces cherry tomatoes
	1 tablespoon fresh basil , roughly chopped
	1 garlic clove , thinly sliced
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	1 lb puff pastry
	2 1/2 ounces salami
	9 ounces mozzarella cheese
	1 egg , beaten