Allow the filling to cool – It’s important to cool the filling completely before adding to the pastry. If the filling is not cold or at room temperature it can melt the pastry making it difficult to handle and can even ruin the pastry.Prepare the filling in advance – this filling can be made several days in advance and stored covered in the fridge.Puff pastry alternative – if you can’t buy puff pastry where you live you can use my homemade rough puff pastry to make the sausage rolls.