HERBED HAVARTI IN PASTRY

Herbed Havarti in Pastry image

At holiday cocktail parties, I love surprising guests with this impressive Havarti baked inside puff pastry. The wrapped cheese is pleasantly seasoned with herbs and served alongside crackers and fresh fruit.-Darci Truax, Coupeville, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 blocks (8 ounces each) dill Havarti cheese
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten
Coarse salt, optional
Assorted crackers and fresh fruit

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine the parsley, thyme, rosemary and oregano. Spread mustard over cheese blocks; roll in herbs to coat. , On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry to about 13 in. long (or long enough to fit cheese blocks end to end). Place cheese on pastry and fold pastry around cheese; trim excess dough. Pinch edges to seal. Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet. , Brush pastry with egg. With floured cutters, cut decorative shapes from dough scraps if desired; arrange over the top and brush with egg. Sprinkle with salt if desired. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm with crackers and fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.