Walnut Cheddar Coins

California Walnuts
  • 20 coins

Simple to make, these mouth-watering coins have a rich cheese flavour and crunchy walnut texture that make for perfect hors d’œuvres for your holiday party. 

Ingredients

    • ½ cup
      (125 mL) toasted California Walnuts, finely chopped
    • ½ lb
      (250 g) pre-rolled puff pastry
    • ½ cup
      (125 mL) shredded old Cheddar cheese
    • ¼ tsp
      (1 mL) cayenne pepper
    • 1
      egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

    1. To toast walnuts, heat a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook walnuts, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
    2. Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
    3. Unroll pastry. It should be a square measuring 10 inches (25 cm). If not using pre-rolled pastry, roll out to this size.
    4. Sprinkle pastry with Cheddar cheese, walnuts and cayenne pepper, leaving a ½ inch (1 cm) border along the top edge. Starting at one edge, roll up tightly, jellyroll style. Place on baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes, or until firm.
    5. Using a serrated knife, slice pastry crosswise into ½ inch (1 cm) thick slices. Arrange flat on prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Brush with egg. Bake in the centre of the oven until golden and puffed, about 15 minutes.
Notes

Per serving (2 coins):

  • about 60 calories,
  • 3g protein,
  • 5g fat (1 g saturated fat),
  • 2g carbohydrates,
  • 1g fibre,
  • 10mg cholesterol,
  • 65mg sodium.

% of RDI:

  • 2% calcium,
  • 2% iron,
  • 2% vitamin A.