Blue Cheese and Cream Pastries with Raisin-Pedro Ximénez Sauce
Enhance your tapas experience with these delectable pastries featuring the bold flavors of Cabrales blue cheese complemented by a luscious cream cheese filling. The sweetness of golden raisins and the richness of Pedro Ximénez sherry create a luxurious sauce that elevates this dish to new heights.
Ingrediënten
- 1 ounce cream cheese
- 1 ounce blue cheese preferably Cabrales
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped leek or scallion white part only, well-washed and trimmed
- 4 teaspoons golden raisins
- ¼ cup very sweet sherry such as Pedro Ximénez
- 1 sheet phyllo dough thawed if frozen
- Olive oil for frying
Instructies
- Prepare Cheese Filling:
- In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, blue cheese, and finely chopped leek or scallion.
- Prepare Raisin-Pedro Ximénez Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine golden raisins and Pedro Ximénez sherry.
- Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sherry becomes syrupy, and the raisins are softened.
- Prepare Phyllo Dough:
- Cut the phyllo dough lengthwise into 16 (3-inch-wide) strips.
- Then, cut each strip crosswise into 4 equal strips, resulting in 16 (4.
- 5 x 3.
- 5-inch) strips.
- Assemble and Fold Pastries:
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture in a corner of each strip.
- Fold each strip into a triangle, resembling a flag, by folding from corner to corner.
- Seal the ends with water.
- Fry the Pastries:
- Heat at least ½ inch of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat or use a deep fryer set at 375°F.
- Once the oil browns a cube of bread quickly, place the pastries in the oil.
- Cook, turning once, until lightly golden, approximately 2 minutes.
- Transfer the pastries with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Drizzle with Sauce and Serve:
- Drizzle the pastries with the prepared Raisin-Pedro Ximénez Sauce.
- Serve the Blue Cheese and Cream Pastries hot, and savor the exquisite blend of flavors.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Indulge in these modernized Blue Cheese and Cream Pastries, a perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and savory flavors!
Nutritional Information
Calories: 160 kcal
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