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| Bundles Of Love And Chocolate February, 2002 Makes 4 / These little pastry packets filled with the sweetest of aphrodisiacs—figs, nuts and chocolate—are the perfect temptation. For extra flair, tie each one with a red ribbon before serving. 3 tablespoons honey, divided 1 tablespoon soft butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon melted butter 3 sheets phyllo pastry (wrap leftovers in wet towel and refrigerate) 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate pieces 2 tablespoons pine nuts 5 dried figs, coarsely chopped Cotton kitchen string 1. Mix 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon soft butter until smooth. Set aside until serving time. 2. Preheat oven to 375°. While working, keep phyllo pastry covered with a wet cloth towel to prevent it from drying out. 3. Mix vegetable oil and melted butter in a small dish. Place one phyllo sheet on the counter and brush with oil mixture. Repeat with the second and third layers. Cut sheets into four equal rectangles with a sharp knife or kitchen scissors. 4. In a small bowl, combine chocolate, pine nuts and figs. Place a spoonful of chocolate mixture in center of each pastry. Drizzle with a little honey. Draw up pastry edges to center and twist gently to form a package. Tie loosely with kitchen string. 5. Bake 6-8 minutes until browned. Spoon 2 teaspoons honey butter in center of each plate and set each warm phyllo pastry on top. Remove string and serve. Calories 314,Fat 18,Perfat 47,Cholesterol 15,Carbo 11,Protein 3 |