Hazelnut Fig Twists

Name: Hazelnut Fig Twists
Ingredients: 1 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon cold water; 34 cup blue cheese, crumbled; 1 14 cups hazelnuts, toasted, skin removed and diced, divided; 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 34 cup dried mission figs, chopped; 12 cup ruby port; 12 teaspoon dried thyme

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Ingredients

1 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon cold water
34 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 14 cups hazelnuts, toasted, skin removed and diced, divided
2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
34 cup dried mission figs, chopped
12 cup ruby port
12 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

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["To make Fig Preserve:.", "Saute the chopped shallots in butter until softened, but not browned.", "Add chopped dried mission figs, port and dried thyme.", "Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until figs are tender and most of liquid is absorbed; cool.", "Puree in food processor to a rough paste.", "To prepare Twists:.", "Preheat oven to 400*F.", "Place pastry sheets on lightly floured work surface.", "Beat egg and water, set aside.", "Spread fig preserve evenly over one pastry sheet.", "Sprinkle blue cheese and 3/4 cup hazelnuts over preserve.", "Place second pastry sheet over hazelnuts.", "Brush top of pastry with beaten egg.", "Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, gently pressing nuts into pastry.", "Turn pastry over and repeat with beaten egg and remaining hazelnuts.", "Pastry should measure 9x12\".""