Spiced Date Mille Feuille

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the puff pastry sheets in half then each half into four to give 8 rectangles.
2. 2
   Place pastry onto a greased oven tray.
3. 3
   Bake at 200C for 6 minutes or until golden brown.
4. 4
   Turn onto a wire rack to cool.
5. 5
   Cut in half horizontally.
6. 6
   Combine the sugar and water over heat until the sugar dissolves.
7. 7
   Add the liqueur and dates, reduced heat to low, cover dates with non stick paper and cook for 15 minutes or until soft.
8. 8
   Stir mix until almost a paste and allow to cool.
9. 9
   Spread date jam evenly over the 8 pastry bases.
10. 10
    Combine Philly* filling ingredients and spread evenly over jam.
11. 11
    Top with the pastry lids.
12. 12
    Dust with icing sugar to serve.