Chic Pigs in a Blanket:: Meet Salami Puffs

Salami puffs are such a quick and fun appetizer for an evening aperitivo. This easy appetizer pulls together in no time. Think of it as pigs-in-a-blanket's chic older sister...but better!The recipe calls for cream cheese which is always a winner. Fun fact: in Italy, cream cheese is simply called "Philadelphia."

Salami Puffs

serves 12

You will need:

- 12 slices Genova salami slices cut in half

- 1 sheet puff pastry

- ½ cup cream cheese

To prepare:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Thaw the puff pastry, and unroll on a board covered in parchment paper. Witha rolling pin, roll the pastry into a 12-by-12-inch square. Then, spread the cream cheese on top of the puff pastry. Cut the pastry with a sharp knife into 3-by-3-inch squares. Place a salami half on top of each pastry square, then fold corners of the square together over the salami until they meet in the center, forming a small pouch. Place on a baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Serve at room temperature.