Festive Puff Pasty Bites

Ingredients

• 1 package puff pastry
• 400g brie, sliced
• 300g pancetta, diced small
• ½ cup roasted almonds, chopped
• ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
• ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sage, chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add diced pancetta, stirring occasionally until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes.
4. Transfer pancetta (without fat) onto a paper towel, set aside.
5. With a rolling pin, roll the puff pastry out onto a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick (3 mm), forming a rectangle roughly 18 x 12-inches (46 x 30 cm).
6. Cut the puff pastry into 4 x 4-inch squares (10 x 10 cm).
7. Brush squares with beaten egg.
8. Fold the four corners of each square toward the inside creating an edge about ¼-inch (6 mm).
9. Brush edges with beaten egg.
10. Garnish the inside of each square with a slice of brie, pancetta, almonds, dried fruit, and sage. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Transfer bites onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12. Bake for 15 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown and cheese has melted.
13. Serve immediately.