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Golden Camembert Parcels: Easy Cheese Pastry Recipe 🧀✨
Camembert Pastry Parcels Recipe 🧀🥐
Overview:
These Camembert Pastry Parcels are not only beautiful to look at but also incredibly easy to make, even if you’re not an experienced baker! Perfect for dessert or as a delightful snack, these parcels are filled with the creamy goodness of Camembert cheese and the sweet tanginess of gooseberry preserves, all wrapped up in a flaky, cheesy pastry.
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 20 parcels
Ingredients:
- Camembert cheese: 1 wheel
- Gooseberry preserves: 2-3 tablespoons
- Egg: 1 (beaten)
- Plain flour: 100 grams
- Butter: 50 grams
- Parmesan cheese (grated): 15 grams
- Romano cheese (grated): 15 grams
- Cayenne pepper: 1 pinch
- Dry mustard: 1 pinch
- Water: as needed
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pastry:
- Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add the grated Parmesan and Romano cheeses, along with a pinch of Cayenne pepper and dry mustard.
- Bind the mixture into a firm dough by adding some of the beaten egg and a little cold water.
- Gently knead the dough until smooth. (Tip: You can prepare the pastry a day ahead or freeze it for later use.)
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Shape the Parcels:
- Roll out the pastry thinly, but not too thin, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the pastry into 3-inch squares using a sharp knife.
- Place a small spoonful of gooseberry preserves in the center of each square.
- Top the preserves with a 1-inch cube of Camembert cheese.
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Assemble the Parcels:
- Brush the edges of each pastry square with beaten egg.
- Gather the edges of the pastry square together, pinching them at the top to form a parcel.
- Seal the edges tightly to prevent any cheese from leaking out during baking. Trim off any excess pastry with scissors.
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Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) or Gas Mark 6.
- Place the assembled parcels on a lightly greased baking tray.
- Brush the tops of the parcels with more beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
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Serve:
- Remove the Camembert Pastry Parcels from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Serve the parcels warm, straight from the oven, and enjoy the gooey, cheesy goodness!
Notes:
- Ensure the parcels are tightly sealed to prevent any Camembert cheese from leaking out during baking.
- These parcels are best enjoyed fresh from the oven while the pastry is still warm and crispy.
So there you have it – a simple yet elegant recipe for Camembert Pastry Parcels that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for something cheesy and delicious! 🧀✨
