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Perfect Pizza Parcels

What kid can say no to pizza - especially when it comes in such a fun package? Use cookie cutters to shape these delicious parcels.

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August 29th, 2007

Recipe by Paula Bowman

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Servings
10 servings
Prep Time
50 minutes
Ingredients
  • 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, drained
  • 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni (about 1 oz)
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 box puff pastry, divided, thawed (397g-450g; look for one made with butter)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp milk
  • all-purpose flour, for dusting
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Preheat oven to 375-deg. F.

  • 2.

    Place tomatoes and pepperoni in food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add mozzarella, Parmesan and basil. Pulse until fully blended and transfer mixture to a bowl. Form 10 equal-sized balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and set aside.

  • 3.

    Dust work surface with flour. Roll out one sheet or block of puff pastry into a 12-inch square on surface. Cut puff pastry into four 6-inch squares. Working with one square at a time, place 1 ball of cheese slightly left of centre. Moisten puff pastry around filling with a pastry brush lightly dipped in water. Fold right side of square over to cover filling. Press around edges to seal. Stamp out shapes using a 3-inch cookie cutter being careful to keep filling in the centre of each shape. Reserve dough scraps. Transfer parcels to a parchment-lined sheet pan. Repeat process with other sheet or block of puff pastry. Combine leftover dough scraps and roll into two more 6-inch squares and fill with remaining cheese balls.

  • 4.

    Place sheet pan in freezer for 10 minutes to chill dough before baking. Whisk egg yolk and milk together in a small bowl; brush parcels with egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Cool briefly before serving.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    (1 parcel): 210 calories, 15.0 g fat, 65.8 mg calcium, 311 mg sodium, 14.2 g carbs, 0.5 g fibre, 6.5 g protein.
    Perfect Pizza Parcels
    Photo by Michael Alberstat
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