Surprise Puff Pastry Twists

• 100 g fresh ricotta
• 25 g sliced leg ham, finely chopped
• 25 g coarsely grated cheddar cheese
• 4 ready-rolled puff pastry sheets, thawed 4 sheets (25 x 25cm)
• 1 egg, lightly whisked
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1. Preheat oven to 220C Line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
2. Place the ricotta, ham and cheddar in medium bowl.
3. Use a wooden spoon to mix until well combined.
4. Cut 1 pastry sheet in half and then cut each half crossways into 4 equal pieces.
5. Repeat with remaining pastry sheets to form 32 pastry pieces.
6. Spread 1 1/2 tsp of the ricotta mixture in the centre of each strip, leaving a 5mm border around the edges.
7. Brush the edges lightly with egg and fold in half lengthways.
8. Carefully twist the pastry strip twice.
9. Place on a lined tray.
10. Repeat with the remaining pastry and ricotta mixture.
11. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
12. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until puffed and golden.
13. Set aside for 15 minutes to cool slightly.

fresh ricotta, ham, cheddar cheese, readyrolled puff pastry sheets, egg, sesame seeds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/surprise-puff-pastry-twists-290227 (may not work)