Brie in Puff Pastry Recipe

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My husband was in the Air Force so we've entertained guests in many parts of the world. I acquired this recipe while in California. It's one of my favorite special appetizers. —Sandra J. Twait, Tampa, Florida

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Brie in Puff Pastry Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + standing

Yield: 10 Servings

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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 egg, lightly beaten
Assorted crackers

Directions

Slice Brie horizontally in half. Sprinkle one cut side of Brie with blue cheese; top with remaining Brie.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 14-in. square. Cut off corners to make a circle. Spread jam to within 1 in. of pastry edge; sprinkle with nuts. Place Brie on top; fold pastry over the cheese and pinch edges to seal.
Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush top and sides of pastry with egg. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from the baking sheet. Let stand for 1 hour before serving. Serve with crackers. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 wedge (calculated without crackers) equals 328 calories, 22 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 424 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Brie in Puff Pastry in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2009, p6

How to Toast Nuts

Toasting nuts before using them in a recipe intensifies their flavor. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Be sure to watch them carefully so they don't burn.