Monday, April 30, 2012

Brie en Croute



Food Network, Paula Deen

Makes 8 servings
    1 sheet puff pastry shells                                     
    1 tablespoon unsalt butter                                     
    1/2 cup walnuts                                                
    1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon                                   
    8 ounces brie cheese or Edam or other                          
    1/4 cup brown sugar                                            
    1 egg beaten                                                   
    Cracker for serving
    
                                       
Prep Time: 10 minutes/Inactive Prep Time: 20 minutes/Cook Time: 28 minutes

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Defrost puff pastry for approximately 15 to 20 minutes and unfold.

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Saute the walnuts in the butter until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes. Add the cinnamon and stir until walnuts are coated well. Place the walnut mixture on top of the Brie and sprinkle the brown sugar over the mixture. Lay the puff pastry out on a flat surface. Place the brie in the center of the pastry. Gather up the edges of the brie, pressing around the brie and gather at the top. Gently squeeze together the excess dough and tie together with a piece of kitchen twine. Brush the beaten egg over top and side of Brie. Place Brie on a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes until pastry is golden brown.

Serve with crackers.

To give a special look, cut extra pastry into heart or flower shapes and bake until golden.

MY NOTE: I would totally shave the rind off the cheese first since I don't like to eat it.  I would also remove twine before serving.  It should not come undone once baked. Also, camembert might be a better choice.

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