Time for some inspiration for a vegetarian appetizer: a savory tompouce with whipped feta. This savory tompouce is also delicious as an appetizer and it is very easy to make. A tasty puff pastry recipe for Christmas!
Savory tompouce with whipped feta cheese
30 minutes
Making savory tompouce
A savory tompouce is a variation on the traditional sweet tompouce, the well-known Dutch pastry consisting of two layers of puff pastry usually with pastry cream in between and a layer of glaze on top.
The savory tompouce generally retains the structure of the classic pastry, but instead of sweet filling and icing, this version is filled with savory ingredients. The puff pastry often remains the same, but the filling may differ. This can include cream cheese, different types of pate, smoked salmon, shrimp, vegetables or other savory flavors, for example. It is often served as a savory treat on special occasions or as part of a savory high tea. I think the savory tompouce is fantastic as an appetizer for the holidays.
Savory tompouce with whipped feta cheese
This savory tompouce with whipped feta is a gem to start your Christmas dinner. The crispy puff pastry contrasts nicely with the soft whipped feta. The salty ham and sweet puffed tomatoes complete the picture. A delicious combo! Don't like feta? Then you could replace the whipped feta with ricotta or burrata, for example. If you prefer no cheese at all, you could use avocado/guacemole or hummus, for example.
More vegetarian entrees
Looking for more vegetarian entrees? How about this crostini with Parmesan cheese and pear, this plate cake caprese with burrata or this savory wreath with brie, jam and rosemary. Enjoy your Christmas dinner!
What you need:
2
2 slices of puff pastry
1 egg
1 tsp Italian herbs
10 colored tomatoes
olive oil
2 slices of parma ham
100 gr feta cheese
25 ml milk or cooking cream
handful of fresh basil
salt and pepper
What to do:
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
2
Thaw the slices of puff pastry and cut them in half. Beat the egg. Place the slices on the baking sheet and brush all the slices with the egg. Sprinkle half of the slices with the Italian herbs. Slide into the oven for 15 minutes until they turn golden brown. Then let cool. Leave the oven on and turn to 200 degrees.
3
Put the tomatoes together with some olive oil, pepper and salt in a baking dish and roast them in the oven for 10-15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, blend the feta along with the milk/cooking cream and a generous pinch of salt and pepper in a food processor. You can also mash with a fork or use a hand blender if necessary. Then put the whipped feta in a piping bag (not a must).
5
Coarsely chop the basil. Spread the whipped feta over the "bottom puff pastry. Top that with the parma ham, followed by the tomatoes and some basil. Top with some pepper followed by the puff pastry slice with the Italian herbs on top.
6
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
