Cranberry Star Puff Pastries

Ingredients:

1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
1/2 cup cranberry jam or compote
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (stirred into the jam)
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Fresh cranberries (optional)
Icing sugar, to dust

Method:

• Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Cut puff pastry into star shapes.
• Place half on the tray and spoon vanilla-scented cranberry jam into the centre.
• Cut star-shaped windows into remaining pieces and place on top.
• Seal edges lightly and brush with egg wash.
• Add a fresh cranberry in the centre if desired.
• Bake for 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden.
• Cool slightly and dust with icing sugar before serving.