Puff Pastry Curls with Tapenade
4 servings
30 minutes
Puff pastry spirals with tapenade are an exquisite French appetizer masterpiece that combines the crispy lightness of the dough with the rich flavor of tapenade. This paste made from olives, anchovies, and capers has its roots in Provence, where culinary masters appreciate it for its complexity and depth of flavor. The light acidity of lime and spicy mustard enrich the texture of the tapenade, making the spirals a perfect accompaniment to a glass of white wine or an aperitif. They will adorn any table, whether it's a family dinner or a festive feast. The spirals crunch pleasantly, revealing a flaky structure with a rich salty filling. They are served warm, allowing the flavor to fully unfold and delight Mediterranean cuisine enthusiasts.
1
First, let's prepare the tapenade. The easiest way is to use a blender, but for authenticity, I used a mortar and pestle. I drained the brine from the olives and crushed them in the mortar to a coarse paste. Don't grind too much; you should still feel the pieces.
- Pitted olives: 1 jar
- Salted anchovies: 3 pieces
- Pickled capers: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 3 g
2
He placed the olives in a bowl and crushed the anchovies and capers in a mortar. Then he squeezed garlic into it. He put the olives back, added mustard and olive oil, lime juice, and mixed everything well.
- Pitted olives: 1 jar
- Salted anchovies: 3 pieces
- Pickled capers: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 3 g
- Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice: 1 teaspoon
3
Now we will roll out the dough to a thickness of 2-3 millimeters and evenly cover it with tapenade.
- Puff pastry: 1 piece
- Pitted olives: 1 jar
4
We roll the dough from both sides to the center and cut twists. It's better to use a cheese cutter (thin metal wire), but a bread knife works well too.
- Puff pastry: 1 piece
5
Bake in the oven at 180 degrees until golden brown.