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A show-stopping starter to impress your family and friends at Christmas dinner.

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Indulge yourself with this cranberry and cheddar puff pastry recipe served with pear puree and bacon and paired with the rich, dark Guinness Stout.

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Difficulty
Difficulty
Medium
Prep Time
Prep Time
20 mins
Serves
Serves
8
Cooking Time
Cooking Time
20 mins

Ingredients

2 Sheets puff pastry, each cut into thirds

3 Pears, peeled and diced

100 g Sugar

475 ml Water

450 g Cranberry cheddar cheese

12 Slices bacon, cooked crispy and peppered while warm

1 Egg, beaten

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Slice the cheese into six 60-80g wedges. Wrap the cheese wedges individually in puff pastry.

Brush the top of the pastry with an egg wash to create a shiny finish. Make sure the edges are tightly sealed.

Place wrapped wedges on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

To make the pear purée, add water, sugar and pears to a pot and simmer over medium heat until tender.

Drain liquid and purée in a blender adding water as needed for desired consistency.

To plate your dish, spread a generous amount of pear purée on the plate and place the pastry directly over the top.

Lean peppered bacon on the pastry for a delicious sweet & savoury contrast.

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