1 sheet puffed pastry, thawed but still cold
200g brie cheese
1/4 cup apricot jelly
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/4 cup pecans, toasted & chopped
Preheat oven to 400'F.
Divide pastry into 9 squares and place each square into the moulds of a cupcake pan, pushing down the centers slightly. Cut brie into 9 equal cubes (around 1" cubes). Place one cube of cheese into the center of each puff pastry and lightly press the tips of the square to the center to create a parcel shape. Bake for 10 minutes, or until puff pastry is golden brown and the brie is melted. Remove from oven and top each parcel with 1 teaspoon of apricot jam and sprinkle with pecans & thyme. Serve warm.
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but still cold
1 egg, beaten
1 8oz package whipped chive cream cheese
1 100g package smoked salmon, sliced into 12 pieces
1 each lemon
1/4 red onion, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon capers
cracked black pepper to taste
optional, chives for garnish
Preheat oven to 400'F.
Divide pastry into 9 squares and place each square into the moulds of a cupcake pan, pushing down the centers slightly.then use a fork to poke lots of holes into middle of pastry, to minimize inflation. Transfer the puff pastry squares on to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper & brush with egg wash. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown. Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Top each pastry with cream cheese and then smoked salmon. Zest lemon over top and finish with onions and capers. Crack fresh black pepper on top and finally if you would like, garnish with chives.