Goat's Cheese and Cranberry Parcels Print E-mail
Written by Woman's World, 2005   
These neat little parcels make a stunning celebration centrepiece, perhaps on Christmas Eve or Boxing Day, and are sure to be a hit with all your guests.

4 sheets of filo pastry (40 x 23cm)
2 x 100g cylindrical goats' cheeses
3-4 tbsp olive oil
4 tsp cranberry sauce

Cut each sheet of filo into 4 quarters. Cut the goats' cheeses in half lengthways.

To make a parcel, put one of the pieces of filo on a work surface and brush with olive oil. Put another piece over it at right angles, to make a cross, and brush with oil again. Lay a third piece diagonally, as if you are making a 'star' shape, brush with oil, then top with the final piece, diagonally, to complete the 'star' and brush with oil.

Place one piece of cheese, cut side up, in the centre of the pastry and put a teaspoonful of cranberry sauce on top. Fold up the sides of the filo and scrunch them at the top so they hold together. Brush all over with olive oil.

Make 3 more parcels in the same way.

Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.

Place the parcels on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until crisp and lightly browned. Serve immediately with a leafy salad.

Serves 4
 
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