Cheese Pastries
Ingredients
| 1/2 lb feta cheese, grated | ||
| 1/4 lb of ricotta cheese | ||
| 2 tbs fresh mint, chopped | ||
| 1 egg, lightly beaten | ||
| 2 scallions, finely chopped | ||
| 2 tbs dry bread crumbs | ||
| 2 tbs dry bread crumbs | ||
| 4 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed | ||
| 1 egg lightly beaten | ||
| 1 tbs sesame seeds |
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Lightly grease 2 baking trays.
- Put the feta, ricotta, mint, 1 beaten egg, scallions, bread crumbs and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl and mix with a fork to combine and break up the ricotta.
- Using a pastry cutter, cut (4 inch) rounds from the puff pastry.
- Spoon level tbs of the cheese mixture into the center of each round and lightly brush the edges with water.
- Fold over to enclose the filling, removing any air, and firmly seal with the prongs of a fork to form a crescent shape.
- Brush with the extra egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Place the pastries on baking trays and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until well browned and puffed.
- Serve hot.
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