Apricot-Prosciutto Pinwheels
This recipe for mozzarella-topped pastry pinwheels filled with prosciutto, walnuts, and a tasty compote made from dried apricots is just perfect for your next party.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Heat a skillet over low heat. Add brown sugar, butter, garlic, pepper flakes, and salt; stir to combine and cook until bubbling and sugar has dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in apricots and cook until soft and plumped, about 5 minutes. Add rum; continue to cook and stir until liquid has reduced and a thick syrup has formed, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set compote aside to cool, about 15 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Roll pastry on a floured surface into 2 equal rectangles. Transfer each rectangle onto a sheet of parchment paper. Spread cooled compote onto each rectangle and sprinkle with walnuts. Arrange prosciutto over top, covering compote completely. Roll up each rectangle like a jelly roll, sealing the edge with a dab of water, if needed. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Remove pastry rolls from the refrigerator and slice each into 18 slices. Place slices, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is puffed and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'While pastries are cooling slightly, cut mozzarella into 18 slices. Top each pastry with a mozzarella round.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Broil until cheese bubbles, about 2 minutes. Serve warm with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar over top.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (18 servings total)