Italian Palmier Appetizers

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 16 minutes
• Yield: Makes 2 dozen appetizers

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
• 1 large egg
• 1 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream
• 1 pkg. (3 oz.) sliced prosciutto (6 thin slices)
• 1-1/4 cups (5 oz.) Sargento® Bistro® Blends Shredded Mozzarella & Asiago Cheese with Roasted Garlic
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped or thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions

1. Open pastry and flatten with hands into 2 (9-1/2-inch) squares. Beat together egg and cream; brush over dough, discarding any excess egg mixture.
2. Place 3 slices prosciutto over each rectangle. Arrange half of cheese over each rectangle; top with pepper, then basil.
3. Roll each edge of dough tightly into center until each side meets in the middle. Cover with plastic wrap; chill at least 1 hour.
4. Cut dough across both rolls into 1/2-inch slices. Place cut sides down onto parchment or foil-lined cookie sheets. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven 15 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.