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Sweet & Savory Pastry Roses

Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry - defrosted according to package directions
  • 1 apple - halved and sliced very thin
  • 4 oz alouette Garlic & Herb Spreadable Cheese
  • 4 tsp toasted walnuts - finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400ยบ F and lightly butter 4 ramekins or 4 cups of an extra-large muffin tin.
  • Place the cut apple slices on a plate and microwave for 1 minute, until very soft and pliable.
  • Roll out the puff pastry then cut into 4 long strips.
  • Spread 1 ounce of alouette Spreadable Cheese down each pastry strip
  • Place apple slices along the top half of each pastry strip, overlapping them slightly ensuring the peel side is facing out.
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of chopped walnuts down the strip and then fold the lower half of the strip up to hold the apple/cheese/nut filing.
  • Start at one end and gently roll the strip to create the rose. Press to seal the edge.
  • Place the pastry flower into the prepared ramekin/muffin tin.
  • Whisk the egg with the water and brush over top of the pastry.
  • Bake for 35 - 40 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
  • Cool slightly and serve.