|
Appetizers |
|
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 of a 17.3 oz package frozen puff pastry; (1 sheet), thawed
Tomato preserves or favorite fruit preserves*
3 2 1/2" diameter rounds goat cheese (3/4oz each)
1 egg, beaten
Fresh figs or grapes
|
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Line a baking sheet with foil;
grease foil. Set aside.
Unfold pastry on a lightly floured surface; roll into a 12-inch
square. Cut pastry into four 6-inch squares. Place 1 tablespoon
preserves in center of 3 of the pastry squares. Place goat cheese
atop preserves.
Bring edges of pastry up and over cheese rounds, pleating and
pinching edges to cover. Sea; trim excess pastry. Invert and place
on prepared baking sheet, smooth side up.
Brush pastry with egg. Cut small slits in pastry for steam to
escape. Cut remaining pastry square into decorative leaves; place
atop brushed pastry and brush with additional egg.
Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Let
stand 15 to 20 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with
fresh figs.
Note: Goat cheeses comes in many shapes. If the goat cheese you
find is in a log, use damp hands to shape it into a round."
Servings: 12
|
