Over The Moon Dairy Galactic Gold Puff

Serves 2

1 x sheet ready rolled puff pastry

70g Over The Moon Dairy, Galactic Gold (use more if you want extra cheesy parcels)

1 leek sliced thinly (some of the green as well as the white)

185g mushrooms, sliced or quartered

50g walnuts (dry fry with 3/4tsp Maple syrup to bring out their flavour) optional

2 tsp olive oil

2 tsp butter

2 tsp dried thyme

Egg or milk to brush on pastry

Warm the over to 200 C or 190 C fan oven.  

Use a large frying pan and melt 1 tsp of oil and 1 tsp butter on a medium heat and then add the leeks. Add a pinch of pepper and salt and pop the lid on to gentle sauté/steam for a few minutes, until they sweet and retain their colour.

Set leeks aside on a plate and then return pan to medium heat. Add the rest of the olive oil and butter, melt then add onions, salt, pepper and thyme and mushrooms. Once the mushrooms have cooked set these on a plate too.

Cut the pastry in half. Pile half the leeks and mushrooms into the centre of each piece, top with the Galactic Gold and, if you’re including, sprinkle over a few walnuts. Fold pastry over and seal the edges with a fork. Add some slits and brush with egg yolk. Bake for 15 to 20 mins, until the pastry is golden.

Remember to let it cool slightly as cheese will be very hot. Serve with a fresh leafy salad and if you have it, raspberry or balsamic drizzle.

Thanks to Over The Moon Dairy for this delicious NZ Cheese dish.