Easy Appetizer: Salami Puffs

Hi all! It's Lauren, Annette's web manager and friend. We invited a few couples over for happy hour this weekend and I have been combing through Annette's archives for inspiration. I found this recipe for Salami Puffs, which will be perfect to serve. Salami Puffs are such a quick and fun appetizer. Think of it as the chic older sister to pigs in a blanket, but better! The recipe calls for cream cheese, which is always a crowd pleaser! And a fun fact that Annette shared, in Italy, cream cheese is simply called “Philadelphia.” 

If you are entertaining soon, you’ll definitely want to whip up these Salami Puffs. For more appetizer recipes and fun cocktail drinks to serve at your next happy hour, check out Annette’s Cocktail Italiano. Your happy hour will be one everyone remembers. 

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 fahrenheit 

• Thaw the puff pastry, and unroll on a board covered in parchment paper

• With a 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