Prosciutto Palmiers

It's holiday time and time for some yummy, and easy to make hors d'oeuvres. My Prosciutto Palmiers are so easy to make, and you can get the kids to help you. Even your little ones can brush the tomato paste on the puff pastry. You will be the talk of the town with recipe! You can also make this a dessert palmier or a great after school snack by brushing melted butter on the puff pastry, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, cut and bake. Enjoy! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prosciutto Palmiers Yield: approximately 40 pieces Ingredients: 2 sheets refrigerated puff pastry 2 tablespoons tomato paste 24 slices of prosciutto* 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated Preparation: 1. Lay out the puff pastry sheets and brush each with a thin layer of tomato paste. 2. Lay six slices of prosciutto on top of each puff pastry sheet. 3. Sprinkle the prosciutto with some of the basil and cheese. 4. Lay six more slices of prosciutto on top of the first layer of prosciutto. 5. Sprinkle with remaining basil and cheese. 6. Roll the long sides in so they meet toward the center. (Looks like two spiral wheels next to each other.) 7. Slice 1/4-inch thick (If pastry is too soft, put in freezer for 30 minutes and they will be easier to slice.). 8. Bake on parchment-lined baking sheets at 400°F until golden brown, about 10 minutes. 9. Serve warm. *You can use one layer of prosciutto (only 12 slices). You can use other thinly sliced cold cuts, for example, honey ham. Note: These can be made a head of time. Wrap each rolled pastry in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil. Freeze. As needed, slice frozen, and bake. Tricia’s Main Event triciasmainevent@gmail.com http://precociouspatti.blogspot.com/