Raspberry Puffs with Goat Cheese Mousse and Thyme

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   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Unfold pastry sheet; cut along fold line to make 3 strips, trimming rough edges.

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   Cut each strip in half crosswise.

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   Place pastry rectangles on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.

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   Transfer pastry to a rack and cool (about 8 to 10 minutes), then cut horizontally into 2 layers.

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   While pastry bakes, in a medium bowl whisk the goat cheese, 6 tablespoons powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until blended.

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   Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream in another medium bowl until peaks form; fold into cheese mixture.

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   Chill 10 to 15 minutes.

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   Heat the jam in a medium microwave-safe bowl until just melted (about 10 seconds).

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   Add berries.

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    Toss to coat.

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    Just before serving, put bottom halves of pastry on plates; top with mousse and raspberries.

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    Sprinkle with minced thyme, cover with top half of pastry, and dust with powdered sugar.

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    Garnish with thyme sprigs.

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