Recipes

Category:	Appetizer
# of Servings:	24
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Description:	A sweet treat you can make a week ahead and freeze.
Ingredients:	1/2 pound Roquefort cheese 3 peeled, diced Anjou pears allspice and nutmeg to taste 1/2 ounce honey 1/2 cup chopped, toasted walnuts 2 sheets frozen puff pastry 2 beaten eggs
Preparation:	Cut the puff pastry into rounds 3 1/2 inches across. Refrigerate until cold. In a lightly oiled skillet, quickly sauté the pears and spices over high heat until lightly browned. Let cool. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of pear mix on top of each pastry round. Top each with a small chunk of Roquefort cheese. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with walnuts. Brush each edge of pastry with egg, then fold dough over to create a pocket and press edges firmly. Refrigerate until cold. Bake at 400° until golden brown. Makes 24 pastries.

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