Mini mozzarella and tomato croissants

How to make easy mini mozzarella and tomato croissants: We are passionate about our cooking and enjoy a challenge as much as the next cook. However, sometimes there is no time to indulge in elaborate recipes, especially when you have a table full of gesticulating and hungry Italian waiting for you to supply them with an antipasto ‘subito!’. This are the circumstances under which we invented the mini mozzarella and tomato croissant.

We were so pleased with ourselves that as we were working quietly in the kitchen, we documented our efforts with lots of photograph just for you. We would also like to pass on a few tips regarding our mini mozzarella and tomato croissants:

Tip number 1:

Store ready made pastry in the freezer at all times so that if you get a meer sniff that visitors may be arriving the next day, you can thaw it overnight in the fridge.

Tip number 2:

Don’t worry about that defrosting pastry in the fridge. These little treats are perfect for breakfast or brunch too.

Tip number 3:

Prepare more mini mozzarella and tomato croissants than you think you will need …. really. A lot more!

Ingredients – 1 roll of pastry will NOT be enough even for 2 people!

1 (or more if necessary) circle of ready made puff pastry
Fresh mozzarella, chopped into small pieces
Fresh tomato, finely diced
Garlic granules. WE GOT CAUGHT BY SURPRISE!! Use fresh garlic, crushed
Italian herbs, dried will do but if you have them, fresh basil, thyme, marjoram
Salt
Fresh ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 400 F/ 200 C.
Slice the pastry into 8 pieces.
Mix the tomato with the herbs and salt.
Place a little mozzarella and tomato mix onto the pastry just above the centre and towards the larges point.
Now roll the widest point to the narrowest point, then form the roll into a croissant.
Brush each one with a little oil and dust with black pepper.
Place the croissants onto a baking tray and place them in the centre of the oven.
Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until risen and golden brown.
Serve hot.