Pidy Expands Portfolio with Three New Savoury Puff Pastry Bites

European patisserie specialist Pidy has expanded their range of ready-to-use pastry cases with the addition of three new savoury puff pastry bites. 

Perfect for adding a pop of colour to plates, the miniature pastries are available in three flavours; Tomato & Herbs de Provence, Pesto, and Beetroot & Black Pepper. All flavours have been made in line with Pidy’s ‘Clean’ and ‘Green’ ethos, meaning the pastries are free from additives and preservatives – yet naturally boast an impressive shelf life of 9 months. This makes them ideal to quickly grab and fill as required to meet demand. Environmentally-conscious operators will also appreciate the flexibility this provides in terms of ordering in bulk to reduce unnecessary food miles. 

Their compact size means these pastries are ideal as a savoury snack on afternoon tea stands, served in pairs as a starter, or individually as an elegant canape. They can also be enjoyed hot or cold for maximum versatility. To serve hot, operators simply need to bake at 170^oC for 5-10 minutes for speedy service. 

Fabien Levet, Commercial Manager at Pidy UK, is excited about the new product: 

“Like all areas of the foodservice industry, customers are consistently looking for bold new flavour combinations, which is why we’ve introduced three new flavours to our extremely popular puff pastry range to help operators meet this demand. The flavours have been developed to offer a bold finish, whilst maintaining compatibility with a range of fillings for maximum culinary creativity.” 

Utilising ready-to-fill pastry bases is a particularly beneficial solution for venues limited by space, staff, or equipment required to make pastry in-house. The miniature puff pastry bites can also be served as a casual option or dressed up to create sophisticated dishes. 

 For example, chefs could take inspiration from Pidy’s Pesto Italian-Style recipe. Simply pipe whipped stracciatella cheese into Pidy’s Pesto Puff Pastry cases. Make a small dimple in the mixture then add a dollop of homemade pesto, and garnish with small shards of baked prosciutto. The full recipe can be found in Pidy’s recipe booklet, which can be found in the bio of their Instagram account, @gourmetpidy.