Pesto Puffs

I know I post a lot of appetizers on here, but I always need five or six good ones when we're having a big party. And sometimes I'll make a batch of nibbles like these and have them for dinner. With a nice white wine, it's a nice small meal.


Pesto Puffs
Makes 12 appetizers.

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
1/4 cup pesto
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten


Roll puff pastry on a lightly floured board to 15 by 15 inches. Cut into 24 three-inch circles or squares. Place half of puff pastry pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg.


Top each puff pastry piece with 1 teaspoon pesto, 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon ricotta cheese. Lay another puff pastry piece on top and press edges with the tines of a fork to make a tight seal.


Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven and serve.