1 puff pastry or shortcrust pastry (rectangular)
150 g (3/4 cup) cream cheese
430g sausage (about 3 large sausages)
1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Black sesame seeds (to taste)
Step-by-step instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the puff pastry
Place the puff pastry on a clean surface. If necessary, roll it out slightly with a rolling pin so that it is very even.
3. Spread the cream cheese
Using a spatula, spread a generous layer of cream cheese over the puff pastry dough, making sure to cover the entire surface.
4. Place the sausages
Place the sausages in a straight line along one end of the dough. You can use a single large sausage or several smaller ones depending on your preference.
5. Roll and seal
Start rolling the dough from the end where the sausages are.
Make sure to seal the edges tightly so that the filling doesn’t leak out during cooking.
6. Cut individual portions
Once you have a long roll, cut portions about 3-4 cm wide to form small rolls.
7. Brush and add sesame
Place the rolls on the baking tray with the seam side down.
Brush the surface with egg yolk to give it a golden finish.
Sprinkle with black sesame seeds to taste.
8. Bake
Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
For an extra kick of flavor, you can add spices to the cream cheese, such as garlic powder, fine herbs, or even a touch of mustard. These puff pastry rolls will fly off the table!
4 Key Tips for Preparing Puff Pastry Rolls, Cream Cheese and Sausage
Use the puff pastry very cold
It is important that the puff pastry is cold at the time of working it so that it is easier to handle and retains its crunchy texture when baked. If the dough gets too hot, it can become sticky and unwieldy.
Seal the edges
tightly Make sure to press the edges of the puff pastry roll well so that it does not open during baking. If desired, you can slightly moisten the edges with water or egg to make them stick together better.
Don’t overload with cream
cheese Although cream cheese is delicious, make sure you don’t layer it too thick to prevent it from spilling during baking. An even, moderate coat will be enough to give it creaminess without overflowing.
Add the black sesame just before baking
To make the black sesame seeds stick well to the rolls, make sure to brush the batter with the egg yolk before sprinkling them. This will also help the rolls to be nicely browned and with a glossy finish.
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