Brie en Croûte with Apples and Cranberries
Miriam
A festive Brie that can be served as a dessert or appetizer. Serve with Champagne or a semi-dry Riesling.
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
- 14 ounces frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 (400-gram) wheel Brie
- 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Calvados brandy (optional)
- Egg wash made of 1 egg lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
- 1/4 cup toasted almond slices (optional)
directions
- 1
In a medium skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add apple slices and sauté, turning often, until nicely browned and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- 2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lay a sheet of puff pastry flat on a non-stick or parchment-lined baking sheet or pie pan. Slice wheel of Brie in half horizontally to create two thinner Brie rounds. Place one Brie round (rind-side down) on the pastry dough. In a small bowl, mix together apples, cranberries and Calvados. Spread this mixture evenly over the Brie. Place other Brie round (rind-side up) over filling. Fold pastry edges up over Brie and press together to seal. Flip entire package so that the seam is underneath. Brush the top with egg wash.
- 3
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until pastry is golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with toasted almonds if desired.
Source: Whole Foods
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