Hot sandwiches on puff pastry

6 servings

60 minutes

Hot sandwiches made from puff pastry are an incredibly simple yet delicious dish that comes from Soviet cuisine. Back then, it served as a quick and accessible way to prepare a hearty snack that combines crispy dough, soft cottage cheese, and a flavorful filling of fresh tomatoes and cilantro. Baked to a golden crust, these sandwiches have a rich creamy-cheese flavor with a slight tanginess from the tomatoes and a spicy hint of greens. They can be served as an appetizer on festive tables or enjoyed during cozy family breakfasts. With their convenient format, they are perfect for snacking at any time of day, and the combination of ingredients makes them versatile and appetizing for all ages.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 406.6
• Proteins: 10.2g
• Fats: 25.2g
• Carbohydrates: 34.5g

Ingredients

• Yeast puff pastry: 500 g
• Tomatoes: 4 pc
• Cherry tomatoes: 5 pc
• Cottage cheese: 120 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
• Hard cheese: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. Thaw the dough in advance, then roll it out a bit, cut out 6 small squares (10 by 10 cm), and cut the remaining dough into strips (1 cm) to make borders for the squares.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yeast puff pastry: 500 g

2. Lightly beat the egg and brush it over the squares, especially the edges and outer sides.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

3. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place squares of dough on it. Prick the dough in several places with a fork and put it in a preheated oven (180 degrees, or 200 degrees for 15 minutes) for 20 minutes.

4. Slice 3 tomatoes into rounds, one tomato into cubes, and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Cherry tomatoes: 5 piece

5. Grate hard cheese on a fine grater to visually have enough to sprinkle over all 6 squares.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 50 g

6. Chop a small amount of cilantro finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch

7. Remove the squares from the oven and place tomato slices in the formed indentations, filling the gaps with finely chopped tomato.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces

8. Spread a layer of cottage cheese 5 mm thick on top of the tomatoes and evenly distribute it if necessary.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 120 g

9. Sprinkle the cream cheese with herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch

10. Sprinkle everything with grated cheese and send it to the oven for another 10-15 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Hard cheese: 50 g

11. Eat hot.