GOAT CHEESE PASTRY ROUNDS

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Goat cheeses comes in many shapes. If the goat cheese you find for this holiday appetizer recipe is in a log, use damp hands to shape it into a round.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 5

see savings 1/2 17 - 17 1/2 ounce package frozen puff pastry (1 sheet), thawed
see savings tomato preserves or favorite fruit preserves* (about 3 tablespoons)
see savings 3 2 - 2 1/2 inches diameter rounds goat cheese (3 to 4 oz. each)
see savings 1 egg, beaten
see savings Fresh figs or grapes (optional)

Steps:

  • 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. Seal; 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. Makes 12 servings.
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