Chicken, Blackcurrant And Goat Cheese Rolls - E.D.SMITH®

Chicken, Blackcurrant And Goat Cheese Rolls

These impressive savoury pastry rolls can be made ahead and reheated for easy holiday entertaining.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Difficulty Level Easy
Servings 24

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) E.D.SMITH® Black Currant Jam
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) grainy mustard
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) crumbled goat cheese (about 2 oz/60 g)
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 sheets frozen pre-rolled puff pastry thawed (10-inch/25 cm squares)

Directions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss together chicken, Pure Blackcurrant Jam, basil, mustard, salt and pepper. Gently stir in goat cheese; set aside.
  • Beat egg with 1 tbsp (15 mL) water for egg wash and set aside.
  • Place 1 sheet puff pastry on lightly floured work surface; spread with half of the chicken mixture, leaving 1-inch (2.5 cm) border. Starting at one end, roll up. Repeat with remaining puff pastry and chicken mixture. Brush with egg wash.
  • Cut each roll into 12 pieces. Place on 2 parchment paper–lined baking sheets. Bake, in batches, for 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.

Tips

  1. Substitute cream cheese for goat cheese if desired.
Type Sandwiches, Pizza & Savoury Snacks
Season/Occasion Holiday, Christmas & New Years - Spring & Easter - Thanksgiving, Autumn & Halloween