figs in a blanket
Ingredients:
1 sheet frozen puffed pastry
8 black mission figs, halved lengthwise
5 tablespoons goat cheese
1 tablespoon honey
Directions:
Cut a sheet of thawed frozen puff pastry lengthwise into five strips, then cut crosswise into thirds to make 15 rectangles. Slice each rectangle diagonally to make 30 triangles.
Spoon 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese onto each triangle and top with a halved fig. Drizzle with a little honey.
Wrap the pastry around the fig and press to seal. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with beaten egg.
The figs in a blanket can be frozen at this point and baked later. Cover the baking sheet with foil and place in the freezer until frozen. Place in a zip-loc bag and freeze for up to three months.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the frozen figs in a blanket on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake until puffed and golden, about 18 to 20 minutes.
Makes 30

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