Instructions: Unwrap the filo pastry and cut some squares.

The most economical size will depend upon your type of filo, but approximately 3"/7.Scm square.

Re-cover the stack of filo pastry not being used in order to prevent drying out.

Brush melted butter on the first sheet of filo. Lay a second square on top at an angle to form a star shape, and brush with butter. Lay on a third quare, again at an -angle so that all 12 points are showing.

Lift and gently ease into a well-buttered muffin tin.

Press into the shape of the tin and have the excess pastry edges standing upright. When the tray is complete, bake on the floor of the roasting tin for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Allow to stand for a few minutes before removing each case to a cooling rack.

Fill as required.

filling ideas:
1 tsp hollandaise sauce topped with thin slivers of smoked salmon cream cheese topped with half a strawberry smoked mackerel pate softened with a little greek yoghurt topped with a tiny parsley sprig

Make these in small 40mm diameter bun/muffin tins.

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