Gorgonzola Purses

• 4 ounces phyllo pastry
• 12 ounce gorgonzola, cut into 12 cubes
• 12 chives
• oil, for deep-frying

1. Cut pastry into twelve 8 cm (3 in) squares.
2. Pile on top of each other and cover with a cloth to prevent
3. drying out.
4. Brush one square with butter; place another on top to make.
5. an 8 pointed star, then brush with butter.
6. Put a cheese cube in the center.
7. Bring up edges of pastry to cover cheese and pinch together.
8. into a money bag shape (the butter will help pastry to stick.
9. together.
10. ).
11. Tie a chive round top.
12. Repeat with remaining pastry, cheese.
13. and chives.
14. Heat oil in a deep-fryer until a cube of bread turns brown in 1.
15. minute.
16. Place "purses" in basket and deep-fry for 1 minute, until.
17. crisp and golden brown.
18. Drain thoroughly on absorbent kitchen paper.
19. Garnish with chives and serve immediately on individual.
20. plates.
21. Serves 4 to 6.

phyllo pastry, gorgonzola, chives, oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gorgonzola-purses-476864 (may not work)