Coronation recipe: Brie & Cherry Phyllo BonBons

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Published on Wednesday, 26 April 2023 10:35

Last Updated on 25 April 2023

Monica Costa

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Whether planning a street party or get together for the Coronation or just having friends over for an al fresco lunch / dinner this summer, London Mums have sourced some really tasty recipes. This recipe for Brie & Cherry Phyllo BonBons is courtesy of Jana Fritzsche, Nutritional Chef Classes for UK Healthy Living and Ageing Platform Goldster. Not only Jana’s recipes are all fit for a King, but they are Greek influenced, paying homage to King Charles III Greek heritage.

Brie & Cherry Phyllo BonBons

 

Makes 36 pieces

 

Equipment

• 2 baking trays lined with baking paper
• Pastry brush
• Small saucepan
• Damp tea-towel

 

Ingredients

• 6 sheets filo pastry, thawed from frozen (use puff pastry alternatively). Each pastry sheets makes 6 crackers, so reduce accordingly for smaller amounts
• 50gr unsalted Butter, melted
• 250gr Brie or Camembert, cut into long slices
• ¼ cup almond flakes or pistachios
• 1tsp black sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary (optional)
• 250gr pitted and chopped cherries, raspberries, blueberries etc or alternatively, use a fruit jam

 

Method

• Pre-heat oven to 180C
• Line two baking trays with baking paper
• Place the thawed phyllo pastry sheets on a flat surface or work-top.
• Cut into 36 squares (6 squares per sheet). Each sheet makes 6 crackers!
• Place the first pastry square on to a cutting board or flat surface. Cover the remaining sheets with a damp towel
• Brush the pastry sheet with melted butter.
• Put a slice of brie 1 and ½ tsp chopped cherries or 1tsp jam on the sheet, top with some almond flakes.
• Roll up the pastry and pinch but ends to form a cracker. Place on the baking tray and repeat with the remaining sheets.
• Brush all crackers with the remaining melted butter
• Sprinkle with black sesame seeds (optional).
• Bake for 15 min or until golden. Serve with sprigs of rosemary (optional).