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Ingredients

• 2 sheet Puff Pastry Sheets (store‑bought, thawed)
• 8 piece Hot Dog Frankfurters (standard size, about 2 inches long)
• 8 slice Cheddar Cheese Slices (thinly sliced)
• 8 strip Bacon Strips (thin‑cut)
• 20 slice Salami Thin Slices (dry salami, thin)
• 8 ball Mozzarella Balls (Bocconcini) (drained)
• 0.5 cup Tomato Sauce (smooth, no chunks)
• 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (packed, washed)
• 2 clove Garlic Cloves (peeled)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 0.25 cup Olive Oil (for pesto) (extra virgin)
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil (for parsley sauce) (extra virgin)
• 8 slice Mozzarella Cheese Slices (fresh, thin)
• 0.25 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese (for topping)
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon Sweet Paprika (mild)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (fine)
• 1 large Egg (beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Prepare All Fillings and Sauces

   Slice the cheddar cheese, bacon, salami, mozzarella balls, and mozzarella slices. Wash and dry basil and parsley. Peel garlic. Measure tomato sauce, lemon juice, olive oils, Parmesan, salt, and paprika.

   Time: PT15M

2. Roll Out Puff Pastry and Cut Shapes

   On a lightly floured surface, roll each puff pastry sheet to about 3 mm thickness. Using a small round cutter (≈2 in), cut circles for the frankfurter bites. Using a larger cutter (≈3 in), cut circles for the salami and pesto parcels. Cut thin strips (≈½ in wide) for the twisted spoon bites.

   Time: PT10M

3. Assemble Cheese‑ and Bacon‑Wrapped Frankfurter Bites

   Place a cheese slice on a work surface, press with the rolling pin to flatten. Wrap each frankfurter with a cheese slice, then wrap a bacon strip around the cheese‑wrapped frankfurter. Position a dough circle on a parchment‑lined tray, place a segment of the wrapped frankfurter in the center, cut small dough petals and fold them over to enclose the filling. Brush the top with egg wash.

   Time: PT10M

4. Bake Cheese‑Bacon Frankfurter Bites

   Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Bake the tray for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the bacon is crisp.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 200°C

5. Assemble Salami & Mozzarella Bites

   Brush each larger dough circle with a thin layer of tomato sauce. Lay 2–3 salami slices on top, then place a mozzarella ball in the center. Brush the edges with egg wash.

   Time: PT10M

6. Bake Salami & Mozzarella Bites

   Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 30 minutes, until the pastry puffs and the cheese melts.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 200°C

7. Make Pesto Sauce

   In a blender, combine basil leaves, garlic cloves, lemon juice, grated Parmesan, and olive oil (¼ cup). Blend until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

8. Assemble Pesto‑Mozzarella Parcels

   Brush a set of dough circles with the prepared pesto. Lay a mozzarella slice on each, then cover with another dough circle, sealing the edges. Brush the top with egg wash and sprinkle grated mozzarella over the surface.

   Time: PT10M

9. Bake Pesto‑Mozzarella Parcels

   Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 30 minutes, until golden and the cheese is bubbly.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 200°C

10. Prepare Twisted Spoon Bites and Finish

    Wrap thin dough strips around the handle of each wooden spoon, overlapping slightly. Brush with egg wash and place on a parchment‑lined tray. Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 35 minutes. Meanwhile, mix chopped parsley, olive oil (2 Tbsp), salt, and sweet paprika. Once baked, remove the spoons, brush the pastries with the parsley sauce, and serve.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: 200°C

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

1 g