BRIE, ALMOND, & PEAR PASTRIES W/ ORANGE LIQUEUR

BRIE, ALMOND, & PEAR PASTRIES W/ ORANGE LIQUEUR image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Puff Pastry Sheets
16 oz Brie Cheese
4 oz Sliced Almonds, Toasted
1 lb Pears, Peeled and Diced
3 Cups Favorite Orange Liqueur
1 Bay Leaf
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1 Egg, Slightly Beaten

Steps:

Roll out pastry sheets to 1/8 inch thickness and pierce generously with a fork. Cut into 4 in. squares. In a sauce pan, cook the pears on medium heat until they are translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Arrange small amounts of pears, almonds, and brie in the center of each pastry square. Fold the corners of the pastry into a purse and pinch to close using your fingers. Brush the tops of the pastries with the egg. Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake according to the pastry instructions (until golden and flaky). Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pot, bring the Orange Liqueur, bay leaf and ground pepper to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced to a light syrup (1 cup). Drizzle each pastry purse with the reduced Grand Marnier sauce and serve hot!