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Black Olive and Basil Pesto Slices

QimiQ Benefits

  • Prevents moisture migration, pastry remains fresh and dry for longer
  • Enhances the natural taste of added ingredients
  • Emulsifies with oil
  • Reduces discolouration
  • Longer presentation times
  • Quick and easy preparation

Minutes

25

Difficulty

easy

Black Olive and Basil Pesto Slices
Black Olive and Basil Pesto Slices

Ingredients

For 10 portions

  • For the basil pesto

  • 100g

    QimiQ Classic, unchilled

  • 80g

    Olive oil

  • 70g

    Basil, finely chopped

  • 20g

    Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

  • 100g

    Parmesan, finely grated

  • 90g

    Almonds, blanched

  • 10g

    Capers

  • Salt and pepper

  • For the black olive pesto

  • 100g

    QimiQ Classic

  • 80g

    Olive oil

  • 15g

    Rocket salad, finely chopped

  • 170g

    Black olives, finely chopped

  • 100g

    Parmesan, finely grated

  • 40g

    Pepitas, roasted

  • 8g

    Garlic, finely chopped

  • 8ml

    Balsamic vinegar

  • Salt and pepper

  • For the base

  • 500g

    Puff pastry

Preparation

  1. For the basil pesto, whisk QimiQ Classic smooth. Slowly add the olive oil and continue to whisk until smooth and entirely incorporated. Add the remaining ingredients, season to taste and chill well.
  2. For the black olive pesto, whisk QimiQ Classic smooth. Slowly add the olive oil and continue to whisk until smooth and entirely incorporated. Add the remaining ingredients, season to taste and chill well.
  3. For the base, place the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and dock it. Cover with a second sheet of baking paper and two additional baking sheets to weigh down. Bake at 185° C with convection until golden brown. Cut into strips 15 x 30 inches and allow to cool.
  4. Spread the pesto approx. 2.5 inches deep onto the pastry, portion and serve decorated with peeled yellow and purple tomatoes, edible flowers, balsamic glaze etc.

Hints

  • To ensure a natural green colour for the pesto, do not puree the herbs in a food processor. Instead chop the herbs by hand and fold into the final product.
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