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Brie in Puffed Pastry


Brie in Puffed Pastry
This is a very simple dish to serve as an appetizer or dessert.

Ingredients:
  • 1 whole Brie ( I used a 19.6 oz. round)
  • 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 1/2- 1 cup chopped toasted nuts (pecans or walnuts)
  • 1/2- 1 cup jam/preserves of your choice (I used a chipotle raspberry)
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 Tbsp. water.
  • 1 sheet of parchment paper
  • Bread or crackers to serve with the Brie
Method:
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Roll thawed sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to approximately 12-14 inches square. Spread chopped nuts in circle in center of pastry. 
  3. Top the nuts with the jam/preserves. 
  4. Place brie circle centered on the jam. 
  5. At this stage you can use some of the pastry to cut out a decoration for the top. 
  6. Fold up the edges of the pastry to cover the brie completely. 
  7. Flip the Brie wrapped in pastry over. 
  8. Add decoration if you like. 
  9. Place the Brie on parchment lined baking sheet. 
  10. Brush the pastry with beaten egg mixture. 
  11. Bake in 400 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
Note: I prefer to scrape off some of the rind especially from the top where the jam and nuts will rest. I like the idea of the jam permeating the brie easier in the baking process. Although I didn’t have red grapes when I prepared my Brie but it would be a very nice accompaniment.




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9 comments:

  1. SandiDecember 27, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    That looks awesome. I may just do this for New Year's Eve!

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  2. TrishDecember 27, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Well now, if that isn't the most beautiful little idea ever! And so easy and simple but super tasty! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing this Ellen....wonderful idea!

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  3. Liam and KarenDecember 27, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Ellen, were you communicating with Liam's Grandma? This is almost exactly what she brought to Christmas Dinner at our house! But she didn't have the preserves...I must try this soon. Thank you!

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  4. The CrankyDecember 27, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    This is an awesome dish! Also good with fig preseves and hazelnuts....or for those who have to limit their sweet intake: salmon with dill.

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  5. BunnyDecember 27, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    This looks great. I have also used Pillsbury crescent roll dough and it was good too.

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  6. Ivory SpringDecember 27, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Ellen, this looks fantastic. Won't be in for New Years. I might make it for my birthday. :)

    Miss Baby saw the pictures, and said, "yellow cake". You can tell cake is really on her mind, can't you? ;)

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  7. Judy December 28, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    This looks awesome! I plan to try it...soon.

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  8. AjidulceSeptember 29, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    I tried this with Jalapeño Pepper Jelly and it was great. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

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    1. ellen b.September 29, 2013 at 7:53 AM

      Carlota, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think I'll try it next time with a hot jelly mix, too. Sounds delicious...

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