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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Goat Cheese Puff Pastry with Tomato and Basil


If you enjoy goat cheese, tomato, and basil, then you will love this recipe.  My daughter is not a big fan of basil so we leave the basil off a few of them for her.  I have to give credit to Jenny Steffens.  I took a cooking class that she led right before Valentine's Day a few years ago.  She made this delicious treat and cut the puff pastry into the shape of a heart with a cookie cutter.  You can make the puff pastry into whatever design you want for any occassion.  I have been addicted to this recipe ever since she cooked it for us.  Thanks Jenny!!   This is a recipe worth sharing.  It tastes like a million bucks, and it is so easy to make.  It looks beautiful on a plate too!  Although, none of mine last long on a plate. 

Use the ingredients in this first picture. 
 Lay out a sheet of puff pastry and let it sit until it thaws.  Cut it into squares and score the inside with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.  You have to score the inside because it will puff up, and this will make a nice well in the center.
 Brush with olive oil.

 Add goat cheese.
 Add a slice of tomato.
 Cook in a 450 degree oven for 7 - 8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
 Take out of the oven and add fresh basil. 
Enjoy!

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