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Folhado de Manjericão

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 150
A delicious savory pastry filled with fresh basil and Parmesan, perfect as an appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups folhas de manjericão
  • 1 dente alho
  • 0.5 cup azeite (approximately)
  • 0.5 cup queijo parmesão ralado
  • 2 rectangles massa folhada laminada pronta (26x40cm each)
  • pinch refined sal

Instructions 

  • Process basil, garlic, and part of the olive oil into a paste, adding oil gradually. Mix in Parmesan and salt.
  • Cut puff pastry into 10x40cm strips, roll into cylinders.
  • Spread filling on each cylinder, fold sides to center, then fold in half to form a 2.5x40cm roll. Repeat with remaining strips.
  • Freeze cylinders for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F). Slice into 1-1.5cm pieces, place on greased baking sheets, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  • Serve warm or store in a covered container for up to 3 days.

Notes

For a crispier crust, brush with egg wash before baking.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: basil, pastry