Baked Brie Pastries With Artichoke And Prosciutto Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Brie Pastries With Artichoke And Prosciutto

• 1 sheet (14.1 ounces) puff pastry
• Brie Cheese
• Marinated Artichoke Hearts
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped prosciutto
• Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Baked Brie Pastries With Artichoke And Prosciutto

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. If using frozen puff pastry, thaw completely according to package directions.
3. Unfold the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 9 equal squares.
4. Gently press each square into a lightly greased muffin tin cup.
5. In a food processor, pulse 1 cup of artichoke hearts (about 14 ounces of canned, drained artichoke hearts) until finely chopped.
6. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped artichoke hearts, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
7. Place approximately 3/4 to 1 teaspoon of brie cheese into the bottom of each puff pastry cup.
8. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the artichoke mixture on top of the brie in each cup.
9. Top each pastry with 1/2 tablespoon of chopped prosciutto and a pinch of grated Parmesan cheese.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
11. Let the pastries cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes before carefully removing and serving.
12. Yields 9 appetizers (approximately 6 servings).