Chestnut filo parcels
Background
During the winter festivities I always have filo & puff pastry in my fridge or freezer and vacuum-packed chestnuts in the pantry. Itβs so easy to create some quick and easy seasonal treats, party nibbles and meals with them! I make these chestnut filo parcels for New Years Eve and Valentinesβ Day almost every year - they are soooo yummy and so easy! For a vegan version use plant-based Β soft βcheeseβ.
Ingredients
- 100g ricotta
- 100 chopped roasted chestnuts (can be vacuumed packed)
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 50 ml of melted butter
- 4 Filo pastry sheets (approx.)
- To garnish: cocoa
Instructions
- Set the oven on to 200Β°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Blend the honey, chestnuts and ricotta in a small food processor and whiz until you get a textured paste. Set aside.
- Using a pair of scissors, cut the filo into 12 cm wide squares. Wrap them in tea towel.
- Brush one square with the melted butter, then put another one on top and brush with butter again. Add 1 heaped teaspoon of the chestnut mixture, then grab the four edges with your fingers, pull them towards each other, then twist to make a little bag. Put it on the baking tray.
- Repeat the above step with the remaining filo pastry and chestnut filling.
- Bake for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with cinnamon or icing sugar.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Bake - Dessert - Nibbles & Bites - Quick & Easy - Seasonal - Snacks - Sweet Treats
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Afternoon Tea - Bonfire Night - Christmas - Kid's Party - New Year - Parties - Thanksgiving - Valentine's Day
- Ingredients: - Dairy - Nuts & Seeds
- Health and Diet: - Egg Free - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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