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© Gourmandize / Silvia Santucci

Step 6

Heat a large pan over medium heat. Place the duck breast skin side down in the pan. Fry in the released fat for about 5 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Lower the heat as needed. Pour the excess fat into a container and set aside. Flip the duck breast over and saute the other side over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and let stand covered for 5 minutes.


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Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck breast
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 3-4 slices ham
  • 3-4  tbsp raspberry jam
  • 3- 4 slices Muenster cheese

Method

  1. Fry the duck breast in a pan until medium rare (or your preference) and browned on the outside.
  2. Roll out a sheet of puff pastry, and layer the ham slices  in the middle.
  3. Spread the raspberry jam over the ham slices, and follow with the Muenster cheese, and the duck breast.
  4. Moisten the sides of the pastry with water, then fold to enclose the duck. 
  5. Brush the pastry with the egg yolk, then score lightly with a knife. 
  6. Bake for 10 minutes at 464°F (until the cheese is melted and the pastry is golden brown)
  7. Serve, and enjoy!