In May, the bees feast on flowering Hawthorne and Buckthorn, giving “Spring Sussex Honey” its unique tangy flavour. Oliver baked some Sardinian style Goat's Cheese purses then drenched them in honey - truly delicious!
Ingredients for 4 people
Approx. 200g Ready Rolled Puff Pastry
150g Rosary or other Goat's Cheese
1 Tablespoon chopped Thyme
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
2 tablespoons Milk
1 Egg Yolk, beaten with a pinch of salt
A generous drench of Sussex Spring honey, with more available!
Method
Spread the ready rolled pastry onto the kitchen surface and cut out 8 x 10cm discs.
Put the goat's cheese into a mixing bowl, add chopped thyme, salt and pepper, plus a little milk to soften. Beat together to a smooth consistency.
Spoon the cheese mix onto 4 of the pastry discs, brush the edge with water, place a second disc on top and pinch the edges together. Glaze the pastries with egg yolk then score the tops with a small sharp knife.
Transfer the goat's cheese purses onto a tin lined with baking paper. Cook in a preheated hot oven at 200°C for 15 minutes until golden.
Drench with honey and serve warm.
