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Turkey and Sir Laurier
in Puff Pastry

Servings : 8
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Level of difficulty: Easy to average

Do not freeze and do not refrigerate.

Ingredients

1 lb. (400 g) of pieces of turkey legs and breast
1 package of of puff pastry (sheets)
1 (175g) of Sir Laurier d'Arthabaska cheese
4 cups of 15% cooking cream
2 tbs. of maple syrup
2 tbs. of butter
To taste: ground pepper
2 egg yolks

1. In a food processor, mix the cheese and cream to obtain a slightly grainy paste. Over medium heat, brown the pieces of turkey in butter for 2 to 3 minutes. Add maple syrup. Cook an additional few minutes or until meat caramelizes.

2. Lay out the puff pastry sheets and cut into 3'' x 3'' squares. On each square, deposit about 1 teaspoon of cheese and cream mixture and 1 teaspoon of turkey mixture. Brush the border and fold the pastry sheet in half. Groove the border with a fork. Brush the top of the pastry with egg yolks. Bake in a preheated oven at 177°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes.

Note from Nicolas
This caramelized turkey and cheese in puff pastry recipe is very easy to prepare and is always a success. It can be prepared in advance and baked at the last minute. Imagine spreading this mixture on a baguette slightly toasted in the oven. So delicious!