These little tartlets are said to have originated at the court of Henry VIII, when he chanced one day upon some of the Queen's maids of honour eating cakes. Being famous for his voracity, he could not resist the temptation to try one himself, and found them so delicious he named them Maids of Honour.

1 1/3 c. Bakers' cheese
6 tbsp. softened butter
2 eggs
1 tbsp. brandy
2 tbsp. superfine sugar
1/4 c. ground almonds
Pinch of ground nutmeg
A few flaked almonds
8 oz. frozen puff pastry, defrosted

Roll the puff pastry out on a lightly floured board and use to line 12 lightly greased muffin tin wells. Mix together all the remaining ingredients, except the flaked almonds, and spoon into the pastry cases. Sprinkle a few flaked almonds on each and then bake at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.