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Savory Mille-Feuille with Whipped Lemon-Ricotta & Prosciutto

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A delightful dish combining crispy puff pastry layers with creamy lemon-ricotta filling and savory prosciutto, perfect for gatherings or light lunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Light Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry Layers
  • 1 pack Puff pastry Use according to package instructions
  • 250 g Ricotta cheese
  • to taste Flaky sea salt For sprinkling on pastry
  • to taste Black pepper To taste in the ricotta mixture
Lemon-Ricotta Filling
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest Freshly grated
  • 150 ml Heavy cream For whipping
Topping
  • 200 g Prosciutto Thinly sliced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven according to the puff pastry package instructions.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into rectangles.
  3. Place the pastry on a baking sheet and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Baking
  1. Bake until golden and puffed, about 15-20 minutes.
Making the Filling
  1. In a bowl, whip the ricotta cheese with lemon zest, heavy cream, and a pinch of black pepper until creamy.
Assembly
  1. Once the pastry layers are baked and cooled, assemble by layering puff pastry, whipped lemon-ricotta, and prosciutto.
  2. Finish with another layer of puff pastry on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 680mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve this dish chilled or at room temperature. It's great as a starter at dinner parties or for a light lunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within a couple of days. For best results, ensure your puff pastry is properly chilled before baking.
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