Basil Brie in Pastry

Looking for wonderful baked appetizers? Enjoy this brie cheese and basil pastry made in a new way.

Save and Share

false

( 0 Ratings)

0 Ratings

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Member Reviews ( 0 )

2f118b8e-a4c7-4f21-a986-3e69aa489233

Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 1 hr 15 min
Servings 12

Ingredients

2: tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

2: tablespoons finely chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

1: round (14 ounces) Brie cheese

1/2: package (17 1/4-ounce size) frozen puff pastry (1 sheet), thawed

: Assorted crackers or sliced fruit, if desired

SAVE ON THIS RECIPE!

LOCATION

More stores

See all sales

Weekly specials and coupons may include store name, location, name of the offer, an image, value of the discount, and sale end date. We cannot guarantee that all data will be accurate at all times. You assume the responsibility to review the offers carefully on how you may use and redeem the coupons and other promotions. Please check with the merchant to verify price and availability of the product. Promotions are subject to termination or change at any time.

Save $$$ on your favorite brands

Directions

1 Heat oven to 400º. Grease cookie sheet. Mix Parmesan cheese and basil. Cut Brie cheese round horizontally into 2 layers. Sprinkle basil mixture evenly over cut surface of bottom layer. Reassemble cheese round.
2 Roll pastry into rectangle, 15x9 inches, on lightly floured surface. Cut out 2 circles, one 8 1/2 inches and the other 6 inches. Place cheese round on center of large circle. Bring pastry up and over cheese, pressing to make smooth and even. Brush top edge of pastry lightly with water. Place 6-inch circle on top, pressing gently around edge to seal. Cut decorations from remaining pastry if desired; moisten pastry with water to attach.
3 Bake about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet on wire rack 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

A bundle of savory flavors, this holiday appetizer, also known as Brie en Crovte, gets its name from the pastry wrapping that covers the cheese while it bakes. If you don't have time to roll out the pastry, you can spruce up Brie with some simple holiday toppers. Begin by heating the oven to 350º. Lightly brush an ovenproof plate with vegetable oil. Place unpeeled cheese on the center of the plate; bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is soft and partially melted. Top with: • Pear-Cranberry Chutney and toasted slivered almonds. • Caramel topping and toasted chopped pecans. Serve with crisp apple slices. • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and herbs, drained and chopped, and toasted pine nuts. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves.

Got questions? Our experts have the answers. Ask Betty now.