Prosciutto Puff Pastry Tart
Perfect for last-minute entertaining, this Prosciutto Puff Pastry Tart is really easy to assemble and always a crowd favorite! Bursting with lots of different flavors and textures, this tart will become your go-to appetizer for the holidays.
Ingredients
For the pesto sauce:
- A small bunch of basil, about 2 ounces
- 2 cups 2.5 ounces Grana Padano, grated (plus more for topping)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup 1 ounce pine nuts
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the prosciutto tart:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, homemade or store-bought, thawed
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 5 ounces Prosciutto di Parma
- 2 tablespoons small black olives
- Egg wash, one egg lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the basil, Grana Padano, garlic and pine nuts in the jar of a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle the olive oil and continue processing until combined, pausing to scrape down the sides if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve.
- Roll the puff pastry into a 10x15 inches rectangle and transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, lightly score a 1-inch border around the edge of the pastry, creating an inner rectangle. Prick the inner rectangle all over with a fork, to prevent it from puffing in the oven.
- Spread 2/3 of the pesto sauce evenly inside the rectangle and top with the halved cherry tomatoes.
- Brush the edges with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Once out of the oven, push down any puffy places in the center with the back of a spoon.
- Top with torn pieces of Prosciutto di Parma, olives, Grana Padano and the remaining pesto sauce.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Pesto Make-Ahead: The pesto sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g, Calories: 195kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 36mg, Sodium: 551mg, Sugar: 1g