Cheddar Rosemary Pastry Recipes

DATES WRAPPED IN CHEESE PASTRY

Steps:

• Let the cheese and margarine stand in a bowl at room temperature until softened.
• Cut in the flour and pepper as for pie dough.
• Slit the dates; stuff with the pecan halves.
• Flatten a small amount of dough in the palm of the hand.
• Wrap a date in the dough, sealing completely.
• Repeat with the remaining dough and dates.
• Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until light brown.
• Store between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container.

VINTAGE CHEDDAR, APPLE AND ROSEMARY TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°C Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the leek and fry, for 5 minutes, or until softened.
• Remove to a bowl and add the rosemary, vinegar, and apple slices. Toss to combine, then season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Roll the pastry out into a rectangle. Spread the creme fraiche over the pastry, leaving a 4 cm border.
• Sprinkle half the cheddar over the creme fraiche, scatter with the apple mix, top with the remaining cheddar. Fold the pastry border over.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set and the puff pastry is well cooked.