Apricot-Blue Cheese Angels

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine 1 cup boiling water and apricots in a medium bowl, and let stand for 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons soaking liquid.
3. 3
   Place apricots, reserved 2 tablespoons soaking liquid, walnuts, honey, juice, and cinnamon in a food processor; pulse until coarsely ground.
4. 4
   Add cheese to processor; pulse 3 times or until blended.
5. 5
   Place 1 sheet pastry dough on a work surface lightly dusted with flour.
6. 6
   Gently roll into a 12 1/2 inch square.
7. 7
   Cut dough into 25 (2 1/2 inch) squares.
8. 8
   Top each dough piece with about 1 teaspoons apricot mixture.
9. 9
   Working with one dough piece at a time, bring corners up to the center and pinch closed.
10. 10
    Place the angels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
11. 11
    Repeat procedure with remaining dough and apricot mixture, placing on a second baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12. 12
    Brush angels evenly with egg.
13. 13
    Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden.