BLEEDING HEART BRIE

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This impressive appetizer is simple to prepare and requires simple ingredients, too. The cherries add a new twist to baked Brie and provide a sweet contrast to the salty cheese and pastry.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese
1/3 cup cherry preserves
1 egg, lightly beaten
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crescent dough; divide into two squares. Seal seams and perforations. Cut off corners from each square, forming two circles; discard scraps. Place one circle on a greased baking sheet; top with cheese. Spoon preserves over the top. Bring edges of dough up around sides of cheese. Top with remaining dough circle, pressing to seal edges. Brush top and sides with egg. , Bake 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.