BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY
This rich stylish appetizer shared by field editor Marion Lowery of Medford, Oregon adds an elegant touch to any get-together.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Roll puff pastry into a 14-in. square. Spread jam into a 4-1/2-in. circle in center of pastry; place cheese over jam. Fold pastry around cheese; trim excess dough. Pinch edges to seal. Place seam side down on ungreased baking sheet. Beat egg and water; brush over pastry., Cut the trimmed pastry pieces into decorative shapes and place on top; brush with egg mixture if desired. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm with apple slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
PUFF PASTRY WREATH WITH BRIE
Pretty as a picture, this warm Brie cheese is framed in puff pastry leaves and cleverly decorated.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h18m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Place pastry on lightly floured board or surface. Cut pastry with 3-inch leaf-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour to prevent sticking to make about 24 cutouts. Place cheese on ungreased cookie sheet; arrange pastry leaves in circle around cheese. Remove cheese. Cover and refrigerate pastry wreath 5 to 10 minutes.
- Beat egg and milk with fork or wire whisk until well blended. Brush egg mixture on top of pastry wreath; sprinkle with chopped rosemary. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove pastry wreath from cookie sheet; place on serving platter.
- Make impression in top of cheese about 1/4 inch deep with leaf cutter; remove cutter. Gently scrape and remove rind from leaf design, using spoon. Place cheese on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake cheese 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is soft and partially melted. Place cheese in center of pastry wreath. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, currants and bay leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg
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