Starry Stilton Pies

• pies
• snacks

Preparation

40-50 minutes

Cooking

40-45 minutes

Ingredients

Pastry

• 8oz plain flour
• 4oz lard and butter mixed
• pinch of salt
• about 3 ½ tablespoons of cold water

Filling

• 4oz stilton cheese, crumbled
• 1 medium leek, finely chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, chopped
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons apple puree or 1 small apple, peeled and chopped
• egg or milk to glaze

Method

1. Make up shortcrust pastry; wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Mix together cheese, onion, leek, potatoes, apple and season.
3. Roll out the pastry and using a four and a quarter inch cutter, cut out 12 rounds. Use to line a 12 hole muffin tin.
4. Use remainder of pastry to cut out 12 stars with a 2.5" star cutter and keep to one side.
5. Divide cheese mixture between the tins and pack down well. Place a star on top.
6. Brush stars with egg or milk and bake for 40-45 minutes at Gas 5, 180C, 375E until pastry is golden and filling feels tender.
7. Remove from oven and allow to cool 10 minutes before transferring to wire tray.