Goat Cheese, Lemon, And Chive Turnovers
- 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives
- 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- flour, for dustin
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed overnight in the refrigerator
- Position rack in the center of the oven and heat to 400 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, mash goat cheese with a fork. Add chives, onion, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Stir until well combined.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold the pastry sheet and lightly dust with flour. Use a rolling pin to roll the sheet into a 12" square. Cut the dough into 9 squares. Put equal of the filling (about 1 tbsp.) onto the center of each square Moisten the edges of a square with a fingertip dipped in water. Fold the dough over to form a triangle, gently pressing to remove air pockets around the filling and pressing the edges of the dough together. Use the tines of a fork to crump and seal the edges of the turnover., Repeat this process with the other dough squares.
- Arrange the turnovers on a cookie sheet and bake until the turnovers are puffed and golden all over. Let them cool on a rack for a few minutes and serve warm.
- May be filled and shaped up to 2 hours ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or brush with melted butter before refrigerating.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/goat-cheese-lemon-and-chive-turnovers-181196 (may not work)