Rustic candies are delicious puff pastry bites filled with minced meat, mortadella, and grated cheese. They are simple to prepare and perfect for an appetizer or as a main course. This recipe, typical of Italian cuisine, originates from the Emilia-Romagna region and offers an irresistible combination of flavors. The candies are baked until deliciously crispy and serve as an excellent alternative to classic appetizers.
In a pan, melt a knob of butter and briefly sauté the meat, stirring often
Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and add the finely chopped mortadella, the bread crumbs soaked in milk and squeezed, parsley, cheese, and two beaten eggs
Add salt and pepper
Mix everything together, ensuring the mixture is soft, and form into small balls
Roll out the thawed puff pastry with a rolling pin
Using a fluted pastry wheel, cut about thirty squares
Place a ball in the center of each square, roll them up, then twist the ends as you would with candy wrappers
Finally, brush them with egg yolk diluted with a tablespoon of milk
Place the candies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven at 200 degrees for about 20 minutes
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Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Can be served as an appetizer or main course
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| Energy (kcal) | 360.71 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 18.98 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 1.04 |
| Fat (g) | 25.3 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 10.18 |
| Protein (g) | 14.21 |
| Fiber (g) | 1.54 |
| Sale (g) | 0.35 |
