Za’atar & Cheese Pastry Squares

Cheesy, zesty & perfectly flaky bite-sized snack!

Ingredients

• 1 x pack Puff Pastry Squares
• 3 tblsp. Za’atar
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
• 1/2 cup Feta Cheese
• 2 tsp. Crushed Garlic
• 2 tsp. Dried Herbs
• 3 tblsp. Oilve Oil
• 100g Baby Tomato’s (halved)
• Salt (to taste)
• Parsley (to garnish)

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180˚C.
2. Place the cut pastry squares onto a lined baking sheet.
3. Mix the za’atar, olive oil & salt to form a paste.
4. Smear the za’atar onto the pastry. (leave the sides empty to allow it to rise)
5. Mix together the ricotta, egg, mozzarella cheese, feta, garlic, salt & dried herbs.
6. Top the pastry with the cheese filling.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes. (you may need to grill it on high till golden)
8. In a seperate bowl, mix the olive oil with the tomato’s.
9. Garnish the pastry with parsley & marinated tomato’s.
10. Sprinkle with salt & freshly ground black pepper.