Olives wrapped in pastry for a tasty party appetizer
At this time of year I get wild in the kitchen and I spend my days preparing tons of food. I often have 3 things on the go: usually something baking in the oven, something cooking on the stove and something else on my worktop.
If you are in charge of making all the food during the forthcoming festivities things can get pretty hectic indeed not to mention very stressful so you want to make your life as easy as possible. Over the years I have learned to freeze as much as possible, I freeze anything that can be frozen, at least when it comes to nibbles and starters.
These olives wrapped in pastry can easily be frozen and just defrosted and warmed up in the oven before serving them. They are simply perfect with your aperitivo with a glass of bubbly.
You can make this recipe using shop bought puff pastry too although this shortcrust pastry won't take you that long to make, it is very simple and of course homemade pastry always tastes better.
I have used spelt flour for this recipe (you know how much I love ancient grains) but of course wheat flour will work too.
- Prep Time : 25 minutes
- Cook Time : 12 minutes
- Yield : 4
Ingredients
- plain flour sieved (spelt or wheat) - 50 g - ½ cup + extra if needed
- butter - 30 g - 2 tbsp
- grated parmesan or cheddar cheese - 30 g - 1/3 cup
- cold water - 2 tbsp
- large olives pitted - 20
- anchovies, cooked peppers or drained tuna - for stuffing
- oil - for brushing
Instructions
Put the flour, the butter, the cheese and the water in a bowl or in a mixer and combine the ingredients to a smooth consistency. Form a ball on put it in the fridge for 30 minutes. Add a little extra flour if it feels too sticky.
Stuff the olives with the filling of your choice.
Sprinkle your worktop with a little flour. Divide the pastry into 20 small parts, roll them with a rolling pin and wrap them around the olives (which should not be wet) then seal them well.
Line the olives on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put them in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Brush them with the oil and bake them at 170C or 340F for 12 minutes.
It's party time!
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They are so fun to make and I bet these would be a hit in any party!
I love party nibbles especially the ones made with olives.. such a shame they go so quickly!
Just beautiful. I like the idea of short crust instead of puff pastry!
Homemade pastry is always better.
I would never have though of wrapping olives in pastry. Great idea Alida…. A perfect party nibble xx
Thanks Kate, olives in pastry seems to work quite well.
Mmmm che buoni questi bocconcini, perfetti per l’aperitivo!!!!
Grazie cara
Sfiziosi questi bocconcini di olive, una bella idea da fare per il cenone di Natale! Un bacione!
Si e’ venuto il momento di sbizzarrirsi con le ricette!