Like an antipasto platter in a pastry, these quick-bake pasties are filled with ingredients straight from the deli counter - perfect for a picnic or in lunch boxes.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry, defrosted
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 4 slices tasty cheese
- 8 slices leg ham
- 16 slices salami
- 1/2 cup char-grilled red capsicum strips
- 1 egg, beaten
Method
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Step 1Cut four circles from each sheet of puff pastry. On each piece, place 1-2 teaspoons pesto and spread to fill half the circle, leaving a border on the edge. Cut cheese slices in half diagonally and place one half on each piece of pastry, trimming to fit the semicircle. Add a slice of ham folded to fit, followed by two overlapping slices of salami. Finish with a couple of strips of capsicum.
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Step 2Carefully fold the pastry in half to enclose the filling and press to seal the edge. Use the tip of a fork to press into the seal. Place pasties on the prepared tray and brush with beaten egg. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
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Step 3Enjoy hot from the oven or cold in a lunch box or picnic.
Recipe Notes
I used pre-sliced tasty cheese but you could use Swiss cheese or provolone.
Use a good quality store-bought pesto or make your own.
Vary the ingredients to suit your taste - you could include olives, marinated artichokes or prosciutto.
Recipe and photo by Greer Worsley.
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