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■ Makes 12 ■ Prep 20 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 20 mins 500g block all-butter puff pastryplain flour, for dusting1 egg, beatenyour favourite filling, such asprawn cocktail, potato curryor crumbled feta

Serves 8 Prep time 30 min, plus cooling Cooking time 1 hour 15 min MAKE AHEAD The meringues, sauces and crumb can all be made 1-2 days ahead – but you’ll need a large airtight container for the mering