BRIE PUFF PASTRY

Brie Puff Pastry image

My husband was in the Air Force, so we've entertained guests all over the United States. I acquired this recipe while in California. It's one of my favorite special appetizers. -Sandra Twait, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 round (13.2 ounces) Brie cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Cut Brie horizontally in half. Sprinkle bottom half with blue cheese; replace top., On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a 14-in. square. Trim corners to make a circle. Spoon jam onto center of pastry; sprinkle with almonds. Top with Brie., Lightly brush edges of pastry with beaten egg. Fold pastry over cheese, pinching edges to seal; trim excess pastry as desired., Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet, seam side down. Brush pastry with beaten egg. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes., Immediately remove from pan to a serving plate; let stand 45 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.