Herbed Cheese With Crisp Pastries
A fresh idea for entertaining friends and family.
Ingredients
- 4 gherkins, finely chopped
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, partially thawed
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1 bunch continental parsley, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cup grated strong tasty cheese
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan
- 1/3 cup semi-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1-2 tsp olive oil, to serve
- 1 bunch dill, finely chopped
- 1 bunch chives, finely chopped
- 225g cream cheese, at room temperature
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Cut pastry into long, thin triangles and arrange on trays. Sprinkle over sea salt and parmesan. Cover with baking paper and weigh down with two trays. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool on wire racks.
- Combine cream cheese, tasty cheese, celery salt, gherkin and tomato in a bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper and mix well to combine. Shape cheese mixture into a 18 x 4cm-high discs. Mix herbs in a shallow bowl, then coat cheese in herbs. Place onto a serving plate and refrigerate until firm. Drizzle oil over cheese and serve with pastries.
