Sunnys Quick Cheese Puff Squares Recipes

SUNNY'S CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE FOOTBALL

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Unroll one tube of dough and shape into a rectangle. Cut it into an oval shape using as much of the sheet as possible, tapering the long edges to a point to resemble the shape of a football; reserve the dough scraps. Unroll, shape and cut the other tube of the dough to make the same shape; this second piece is your base.
• Place the base piece of dough on the prepared baking sheet. Add the fillings evenly to the center of the base, leaving a 1-inch border for crimping later. Starting at the base and in order add: half of the Brie slices, all of the soppressata, the jam in dollops, the pecans, cranberries and the rest of the Brie. Cover the fillings with the other piece of dough and press to form into a mound to resemble half of a football. Crimp the top to the base, tucking the dough under to seal.
• Use the extra dough scraps to make 1 strip half the length of the football and 4 to 6 thinner 1-inch-long strips. Arrange the longest strip in the center along the length of the football and place the smaller strips centered and perpendicular to the first strip to mimic the look of a football. Lightly brush the dough all over with the milk. Bake until the football is golden brown, 20 to 24 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes.
• In a small pot, heat the honey and lemon juice. Drizzle over the football, slice and serve with crackers and fruit.

SUNNY'S QUICK SPICY CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, fold together the whipped cream cheese, gochujang, chile flakes and salt to taste. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to bloom.

SUNNY'S QUICK HORCHATA FONDUE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, add the rice milk and cinnamon stick. Heat over medium heat until warm, then turn off the heat and add the chocolate and salt. Let sit for a minute, then stir to melt. If too loose, just cook a bit longer; if not loose enough, add more rice milk. Top with a dusting of cinnamon and serve with the suggested dippers and more!

SUNNY'S QUICK CHEESE PUFF SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Roll the pastry out flat on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin. Brush off any excess flour. In a small bowl, combine the mustard with a splash of water to loosen. Brush the mustard over the entire top of the pastry.
• In a small bowl, stir together the cheese, thyme and a few grinds of black pepper. Sprinkle the entire sheet of pastry with the cheese mixture. Gently roll the top of the pastry again to lightly embed the topping into the pastry. Cut into 2-inch squares and pinch one set of opposite corners together on each square or leave flat. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until the squares are puffed and golden brown, 10 to 14 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.