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Caprese Puff Pastry Roulade

Cultural Context

Originating from the Italian region of Campania, the Caprese salad is a celebration of fresh, local ingredients like mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. This Caprese Puff Pastry Roulade takes those classic flavors and wraps them in flaky pastry, making it a delightful appetizer or main dish. It's perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, showcasing the versatility of Italian cuisine. Today, variations can be found across the globe, often incorporating different cheeses or vegetables to suit local tastes.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500 grammi di pettola di mozzarella
200 grammi di ricotta di cestino
1 melanzana
Sale
Basilico
Olio EVO

mozzarella cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: ricotta cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

balsamic vinegar

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: apple cider vinegar

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: nutritional yeast

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

puff pastry

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: phyllo dough

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: homemade pastry dough

Phyllo dough is lower in fat and can be made from scratch.

1

Tagliate la melanzana a fette e cuocetela a vapore.

2

Stendete la pettola di mozzarella e formate una base quadrata.

3

Disponete le fette di melanzane, il sale ed il basilico sulla mozzarella.

4

Stemperate la ricotta di cestino in una ciotola e spalmatela sulle melanzane.

5

Stendete della pellicola sul tavolo e adagiateci sopra la pettola di mozzarella con le melanzane e la ricotta.

6

Tirate la pellicola dal basso, facendo sollevare la pettola, ed avvolgete il rotolo di mozzarella aiutandovi con la pellicola.

7

Lasciate il rotolo nella pellicola e fatelo riposare in frigo per almeno mezz'ora.

8

Prima di servire, tagliate il rotolo a fette, eliminate la pellicola e guarnite il piatto con dei pomodorini e dell'olio extra vergine di oliva.

Cooking Techniques

rollingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Caprese RollPuff Pastry Caprese
Local Name: Roulade di pasta sfoglia Caprese

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