Best Brie Almond Pear Pastries W Orange Liqueur Recipes

BRIE WITH ROASTED PEAR AND THYME

Steps:

• Cut off top rind of Brie and discard. Set Brie aside. Preheat oven to 425°F
• Peel and core pears, then slice 1/4 inch thick.
• Lay on a generously buttered baking sheet in a single layer.
• Roast in oven for 15 minutes.
• Turn slices and continue roasting 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are caramelized and brown.
• Arrange pear slices overlapping in a circle overtop Brie.
• Refrigerate, uncovered, for up to half a day.
• When ready to serve, heat in a preheated 350°F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until softened.
• Sprinkle with thyme and serve with slices of fresh baguette or water crackers.

ORANGE BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Separate the puff pastry and roll each piece into an 8-inch by 8-inch square.
• Whisk the marmalade and Grand Marnier together and set aside.
• Lay a puff pastry square on a flat work surface and place the brie wheel in the center.
• Using a paring knife, cut around the Brie to form a circle that is the same size as the cheese.
• Reserve the scraps of pastry for decorative shapes and set the circle aside.
• Lay the second sheet of puff on the work surface and trim off the corners, to create a large, rough circle.
• Place the Brie in the center and spoon on the marmalade mixture.
• There should be an opening at the top of the cheese.
• Brush the top edges of pastry with the egg and then lay the reserved circle over the top and press down lightly to seal it.
• Brush the top and sides of the package with more egg wash and decorate the top with pastry shapes.
• Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour before baking.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden, and cheese is warmed through, and just beginning to melt.