Shortcrust with Grana Padano cream filling are the perfect bite-sized appetizers. Not only are they easy to prepare, they are also loaded with rich and savory flavors that you and your guests will surely love.

To start off, let’s prepare the pastry. In a large mixing bowl, sift 200g of all-purpose flour. Add 100g of cold, cubed unsalted butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix it until the mixture resembles course crumbs. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add an egg yolk, 1 tablespoon of cold water, and a pinch of salt. Use a knife to mix the ingredients together, making sure not to overwork the dough. Wrap it in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

When properly chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface to about 2mm thickness. Use a 3-inch circular cookie cutter to cut out circles of pastry. Carefully transfer each circle to a muffin tin and gently pat them into each cup, making sure they line the bottom and sides of the tin. Use a fork to prick the bottom of each pastry cup to prevent it from puffing up during baking.

Preheat your oven to 180°C. Place the muffin tin in the center of the oven and let it bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry cups are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.

Meanwhile, let’s make the Grana Padano cream filling. In a saucepan, heat 100ml of heavy cream over low heat until it just starts to simmer. Add 50g of finely grated Grana Padano cheese to the saucepan and stir until it melts completely. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

When both the shortcrust pastry cups and the Grana Padano cream filling are cooled, fill each pastry cup with the filling. Use a piping bag or spoon to evenly distribute the filling into each cup. Top each cup with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and some finely chopped chives.

The result is a delicious and savory appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The buttery and flaky shortcrust pastry cups perfectly complement the rich and cheesy Grana Padano cream filling. These little bites are sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for more.

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also experiment with different types of fillings, such as sun-dried tomato or spinach and feta cheese. The possibilities are endless, but one thing is for sure – these shortcrust pastry baskets with Grana Padano cream filling will always be a crowd-pleaser.

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