-
1
Preheat oven to 450 F (230 C)
-
2
In large skillet heat oil over medium heat; cook onion and sugar, stirring occasionally, till onion is golden brown and softened, about 20 min.
-
3
Stir in walnuts and cranberries.
-
4
Set aside.
-
5
On lightly floured surface roll out puff pastry into 12- x -9 inch (30 x 23 cm) rectangle; spread mustard lengthwise along third of pastry.
-
6
Spoon onion mix over mustard; top with cheese and pear.
-
7
Starting at corner of 1 long edge of pastry, make diagonal cuts, 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart almost to filling.
-
8
Repeat on other side in opposite direction.
-
9
Alternating strips from side to side fold over filling to resemble braid, brushing each strip with some of the egg to secure.
-
10
Transfer to parchment paper lined baking sheet.
-
11
Bake in 450 F (230 C) oven for about 25 min or possibly till pastry is golden brown and pear is tender.
-
12
Let cold slightly.
-
13
(Make ahead: Cover loosely with foil and let stand at room temperature for up to 4 hrs; reheat to serve)
-
14
Cut into 8 slices.
-
15
Salad:Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss frisee with radicchio lettuce.
-
16
In separate bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
-
17
Pour over greens and toss to coat.
-
18
Divide among 8 plates; top each with strudel.