Baked Brie In Puff Pastry Food

BAKED BRIE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine pecans and sugar, using your fingertips to thoroughly mix; set aside. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat (French nonstick baking mat) or parchment paper; set aside.
• Lightly dust work surface with flour. Place 2 sheets (one box) of puff pastry on the work surface one on top of the other. Using a rolling pin, adhere the 2 pieces of the puff pastry together. Continue rolling puff pastry until it is very thin, slightly less than 1/8 inch thick. Using a pastry wheel or a sharp knife, cut the puff pastry into a 13-inch round, reserving scraps for decorating.
• Place the brie in the center of the puff pastry. Top the brie with pecan mixture, spreading to within 1/2 inch of the edge of the cheese. Be sure to remove any sugar or nuts from the puff pastry, as they may cause holes to form during baking. Fold puff pastry up and over brie to enclose. The center of the brie will not be completely covered with pastry. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
• Lightly dust work surface with flour. Repeat rolling and cutting process with remaining 2 sheets of puff pastry. Drape pastry over the brie, tucking the edges under to enclose.
• In a small bowl, combine egg yolk and cream to make an egg wash. Cut reserved scraps of puff pastry into decorative shapes. Using a pastry brush, gently brush the decorative shapes with the egg wash, and adhere to wrapped brie. Brush the wrapped brie evenly with the egg wash. Transfer to refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake brie until golden brown and puffed, about 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake until dark golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes more.

BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY WITH APRICOT OR RASPBERRY PRESERVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Lightly grease cookie sheet.
• Roll puff pastry out slightly.
• Place cheese wheel on top (leave rind on).
• Place preserves on top of cheese.
• Place almonds on top of preserves.
• Bundle Puff Pastry up and around the cheese.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Let cool for five minutes.
• Serve with your favorite crackers.

BAKED BRIE WITH JAM IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Lay puff pastry on the prepared baking sheet. Place Brie in the center. Spread jam over the top. Fold the pastry up and over the Brie, pleating as necessary to enclose it. Gently pinch the dough together at the center to seal. Flip the Brie over so the pastry is seam-side down. Brush the pastry with oil.
• Bake until nicely browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes and serve warm.

PERFECT-FOR-PARTIES BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY WITH APRICOT JAM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Using a large chef's knife, cut the white rind off the top of the wheel of Brie and discard. Put the disk into the freezer and at the same time pull out the sheet of puff pastry. Allow the puff pastry to thaw until it is pliable but still cold, about 30 minutes.
• Roll the puff pastry to a 14-by-14-inch (35.5-by-35.5-cm) square. Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut a 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) wide strip from one edge of the pastry. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon (20 g) of the preserves at the center of the pastry and then the frozen Brie wheel. Top with the apple and cinnamon, then dollop the remaining 2 tablespoons (40 g) of preserves on top. Gather the four corners of the dough, one at a time, across the Brie to enclose it completely. Tie a simple knot with the strip of dough to make a purse.
• Brush the entire top and sides of the purse with the egg wash. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. If at any point the pastry seems like it's melting or too soft, put it in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes before continuing. Make sure the pastry is well chilled before baking.
• Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, turning the baking sheet halfway through, until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 8 to 10 minutes before serving warm.

EASY BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to to 350°F.

BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• On a floured surface, unfold pastry. Using a rolling pin, roll to approximately 14", dusting with flour as needed.
• Place cheese in the center of puff pastry and trim off corners. Fold it over the cheese to cover it, trimming excess and tucking as needed.
• In a small dish, beat egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush mixture onto the pastry to coat.
• Bake 25 minutes or until golden and allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

HERBED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix together parsley, garlic, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, and salami. Slice the Brie in half crosswise, so you have two wheels. Spread the salami and herb mixture on one of the cut sides and top with the other half of the Brie wheel. Place the Brie in the center of the sheet of puff pastry. Fold the puff pastry up and over the Brie, pressing to secure the pastry together using a little bit of water if necessary. Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
• Bake the pastry in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Roll puff pastry into a 14-in. square. Spread jam into a 4-1/2-in. circle in center of pastry; place cheese over jam. Fold pastry around cheese; trim excess dough. Pinch edges to seal. Place seam side down on ungreased baking sheet. Beat egg and water; brush over pastry., Cut the trimmed pastry pieces into decorative shapes and place on top; brush with egg mixture if desired. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm with apple slices.

BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Take puff pastry sheet out of freezer at least 40 minutes before starting. When puff pastry has defrosted, either take a rolling pin to smooth it out or leave as is.
• Preheat oven to 375 F. Cover a small jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
• Lay puff pastry flat on the jelly roll pan.
• Unwrap wheel of brie and place it in the middle of the pastry.
• Slather jam on brie and sprinkle pecans on top. Pull ends of pastry up over the brie and seal it as best you can.
• For the egg wash, crack egg in bowl, add two tablespoons of milk and whisk until combined.
• Take a pastry brush and paint the egg on the pastry.
• Bake for 25 - 30 minutes.
• Place brie on serving dish and sprinkle more pecans on top. Pour as much maple syrup on top.
• Gather crackers or bread for the brie and cut the cheese in half.
• Eat
• Smile
• Enjoy

BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
• Slice the wheel of Brie in half, horizontally, so that the halves are two, flatter wheels of Brie. Lay the puff pastry in the pie pan. Place half of the Brie (rind-side down) onto the pastry dough. Sprinkle almonds evenly over the top. Place the other half of the Brie (rind-side up) over the almonds. Bundle the pastry dough around the Brie.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

SWEET BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Roll out defrosted pastry slightly.
• Shave top crust off of brie.
• Cook fruit with sugar and cornstarch mixed with a little bit of water to make a slurry, until thickened.
• Spray pan with pam and top with parchment paper. I use a pie plate. Place pastry on parchment and spread a little fruit on center of pastry just where brie will be. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
• Place brie on top and spread a little more fruit on top. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
• Pull points up to meet and scrunch together, folding pastry around brie, like a pretty gift. Brush with egg wash or milk.
• Tie around center with a pretty fabric ribbon.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
• Let stand for about 10 or 15 minutes before serving.
• Serve with extra warm fruit on the side.

BAKED CRAB WITH BRIE WRAPPED IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine crab meat, green onion, Tabasco sauce and mayonnaise and blend together.
• Set out frozen puff pastry about 20 to 30 minutes before ready to use.
• On a working surface place the brie and cut a ring about an inch from the side and left out the center ring and remove some of the brie and spoon in the crab meat mixture and place the center pieces back in place.
• Roll out pastry to 1/8" thickness. Cut off a 4" strip and set aside to use as decoration.
• Place Brie in center of puff pastry and bring up edges and crimp edges together around Brie, sealing completely. Turn Brie - crimped dough side down on a backing sheet. With remaining 4" of dough left cut out leaf design or anything you may want to use as a decoration. Place on top of dough covered Brie. Refrigerate until ready to bake. This can be kept overnight for your convenience. Just cover with plastic wrap.
• When ready to bake - remove plastic wrap. Mix egg yolk with 1 teaspoon water and brush entire dough covered Brie.
• Preheat oven to 400°. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and let set 20-25 minutes before serving.

BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Remove pastry from freezer to begin thawing (it should take around 40 minutes - check package for thawing instructions).
• Freeze brie for 20 minutes to make slicing easier. After brie has been in the freezer 20 minutes, remove and slice equally through the equator.
• Add all of the Pepper Jelly Cranberry Sauce Ingredients to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring often, until thickened (you want it quite thick). Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature (you can refrigerate to speed up the process).
• Meanwhile, melt butter with brown sugar in a skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and cook, stirring often until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to parchment paper until cool enough to chop.
• Lay the two brie halves next to each other, cut side up. Spoon a generous amount of Cranberry Sauce over the left piece of brie (approximately 1/4-/1/3 cup) and spread into an even layer (you might not use all of the sauce). Evenly top with chopped craisins followed by chopped pecans. Top the loaded brie with the right piece, cut side down so the rind is on the outside. Set aside.
• Lay thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and lightly dust with flour. Roll into a square approximately 11x11 inches. Place stuffed brie in the center of the puff pastry. Brush egg wash on puff pastry all around brie.
• Fold one edge of the dough over the brie and brush the top with egg wash. Fold up the opposite side then brush top dough with egg wash. Repeat with remaining edges until the brie is completely encased, trimming off excess dough edges if necessary. You can use excess dough to make decorations to place on top of brie if desired. Press the dough together to make sure it is snug and sealed all around. Brush the top and sides of the wrapped brie with egg wash.
• Place the brie in the freezer for one hour - DON'T SKIP this step! After 45 minutes, preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the brie on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes OR until it is golden and you can see it leaking a little cheese. Let cool 10 minutes before servings with crackers, fruit, etc.

ORANGE BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Separate the puff pastry and roll each piece into an 8-inch by 8-inch square.
• Whisk the marmalade and Grand Marnier together and set aside.
• Lay a puff pastry square on a flat work surface and place the brie wheel in the center.
• Using a paring knife, cut around the Brie to form a circle that is the same size as the cheese.
• Reserve the scraps of pastry for decorative shapes and set the circle aside.
• Lay the second sheet of puff on the work surface and trim off the corners, to create a large, rough circle.
• Place the Brie in the center and spoon on the marmalade mixture.
• There should be an opening at the top of the cheese.
• Brush the top edges of pastry with the egg and then lay the reserved circle over the top and press down lightly to seal it.
• Brush the top and sides of the package with more egg wash and decorate the top with pastry shapes.
• Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour before baking.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden, and cheese is warmed through, and just beginning to melt.

BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY WITH RED CURRANT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place wheel of brie in the middle of the puff pastry.
• Add Red Currant Fruit Spread on top of the brie.
• Gently fold over the brie to cover it completely. Use your hand to gently press the edges against the brie and neaten up the sides.
• Move the brie wheel to a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Brush on the egg/water mixture, wiping away any egg collected under the brie on the baking sheet.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
• Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

SAVORY BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F or 204 C.
• Take the puff pastry out of the freezer and out of the external and internal packaging to thaw for about 10 to 30 minutes. Do not leave out longer than 40 minutes at room temperature or it becomes extremely difficult to work with. Alternatively, you can microwave your pre-made frozen puff pastry sheets. Wrap with a towel and microwave for 15 seconds each side to soften. Add an extra 5 seconds as needed to be able to open the puff pastry dough without it cracking.
• Roughly chop your olives (we used kalamata and Spanish green olives), roasted red peppers and artichokes. Drain well and dab with toweling to remove extra moisture. Feel free to add fresh herbs, sun dried tomatoes in oil or anything you desire. (Alternatively, you can put them in the food processor and let them do a quick one second blend to roughly chop.) Add a dash of Sicilian Spice Mix or a mixture of dried Italian herbs (like basil, oregano, thyme and garlic powder) and olive oil and mix. Set aside
• Cut your brie wheel in half horizontally so you have 2 disks.
• Roll out your puff pastry slightly so it is about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. We used one entire sheet of a puff pastry and it was about 12 inches x 12 inches (30 cm x 30 cm) in size. You can trim if you wish. Your goal is to make your puff pastry just big enough to fit around the puff pastry and tie at the top. Set aside.
• Add your Mediterranean salsa to one half of the brie wheel with cheese side up and rind side down. Place the other half of the brie cheese wheel on top of Mediterranean salsa with the cheese side down and the rind side up. (If you do not like rind, please shave off first BEFORE starting this procedure. Then, just add the toppings right on top of the brie wheel instead of cutting in half. )
• Place your puff pasty dough on a lined or greased baking sheet. Lay the Mediterranean stuffed wheel of brie on top of the puff pastry in the middle.
• Brush egg wash along the edges of the puff pastry dough to help seal.
• Take two edges of the puff pastry and close and squeeze. Take the other 2 edges of the puff pasty together and squeeze. Twist the ends to seal well at the top. It does not need to be perfect. As a matter of fact, it is even more artistic if it's a little messy. (Watch the video for a great visual on how to do this)
• Brush the with egg and bake in over for about 20 minutes until the crust in flaky and golden brown. Remove from oven and let rest for about 15 minutes before serving.
• Serve Holiday Mediterranean En Croute with crackers and a glass of bubbly and enjoy.
• If desired, use a fork and gently carve designs in the pastry dough, being careful to not fully penetrate the dough. However, this step is completely optional.
• Brush egg wash all over the exterior of the Savory Baked Brie in Puff Pastry.
• Bake at 400degrees F (204 degrees C) Bake 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. If the decorative top of the pastry dough starts to brown faster than the rest of the brie en croute, put a little aluminum foil over the little section while the rest of the pastry dough gets deliciously golden brown. Sometimes your brie can slightly leak out of the sides, if this happens do not worry. Ours did not but we made sure that our puff pastry was at least 1/8 thick all around.
• Let rest for at least 15 minutes but best to wait 45 minutes if you can hold out.
• Serve with crackers, toasted crostini, fresh seasonal fruits, cured meats, nuts or whatever you desire. Enjoy!

BAKED STUFFED BRIE WITH CRANBERRIES & WALNUTS

Steps:

• Score the side of a wheel of brie all the way around with a sharp paring knife. Cut directly on the "equator" through the rind. Using a long piece of string or dental floss, wrap the string around the brie on the newly made cut. Loop one end of the string over the other (a half knot). Then pulling the ends of the string in opposite directions, cut the brie in half.
• Press the dried cranberries on one cut side of the brie, and the walnuts on the other. Quickly put the 2 sides back together with the cranberries on top of the walnuts. Press together and stuff back in any cranberries or walnuts that fell out.
• Roll out a thawed sheet of puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Place brie in center of pastry. Gently pull up edges to ensure you have enough dough to entirely wrap the brie. You can trim off the corners if there is too much dough. Brush the dough with the egg wash. Fold one edge of the dough over the brie and then the opposite side. Fold over the remaining edges and complexly encase the brie. You can trim off excess pieces of dough, if necessary. Flip the brie over so the seam is at the bottom; gently press in the sides to snug the dough against the brie. Brush the top and sides of the wrapped brie with egg wash.
• If you choose to decorate the brie with cut-out shapes of additional puff pastry, use very cold (almost still frozen) dough to ensure sharp lines. Lightly brush the decorative pieces with egg wash. Place the brie in the freezer for one hour (this is a crucial step; see note below).
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the brie on the prepared baking sheet. Bake on the center rack in preheated oven until it is browned and leaking cheese, about 20 minutes. (Only rarely does the brie not leak through, but 20 to 25 minutes is about how long it takes to melt the cheese and brown the pastry.)

BAKED BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Using a warmed sharp knife, or unflavored dental floss (See Cook's Note 1) cut the wheel of brie in half horizontally and separate the top half of the wheel from the bottom half. Sprinkle the bottom half of the brie with the dried cherries, toasted almonds, and brown sugar. Replace the top half of the brie and apply pressure to secure the stuffing. Working on a well-floured surface, roll out the puff pastry so that it will fully cover the brie. Place the brie in the middle of the puff pastry and fold the excess pastry around the wheel. Put the wheel aside. Roll out another piece of puff pastry and cut out a circle the same circumference as the top of the brie. Save the trimmings for decorations. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg on top of the brie in the puff pastry and place the circle on top. Brush the top of the circle with egg. Cut out decorations using cookie cutters or a small knife on top of the brie. Brush the entire top side of the brie with the egg and place the brie on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the pastry begins to turn golden brown, then turn the temperature down to 325 degrees F and bake for another 20 minutes. Serve on a pretty platter. See Cook's Note 2.
• Cook's Note 1: Instead of using a knife to cut the brie, use a piece of unflavored dental floss. Make an initial cut half way down, along the outer side of the brie with a pairing knife. Then, take a long piece of dental floss and wrap it around both hands. Starting at the front of the wheel at the initial cut, work through the wheel with the floss, separating the top half of the wheel from the bottom.
• Cook's Note 2: The brie can be made, wrapped securely and stored in the freezer up to a month ahead of time.

BAKED BRIE PASTRY TARTS WITH HONEY & CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°C.
• Divide puff pastry sheet into eight equal squares. Slot into a greased mini tart baking tray.
• Fill each tart with 1-1½ tsp of chutney, then top with a cube of cheese.
• Briefly drizzle some honey over the cheese and top with a pinch of rosemary - about 2-3 needles per pastry.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and the puff pastry has been cooked through.
• Rest for 5-10 minutes before removing from the baking tray.

FIG AND BRIE BRAID IN PUFFED PASTRY RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F(200C)
• Roll out pastry onto a flat cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. This will be your work surface.
• Most store-bough puff pastry sheets come in 3-folded panels. This is the best kind to buy for this. Unfold and the panels and roll out slightly.
• On the center panel, spread fig jam to cover the center panel surface. Then top the jam with the sliced brie.
• On the side panels, cut ¾ " (19 mm) strips on each side making sure you have equal number of strips on each side.
• Then alternating the strips, bring them to the center panel, to cover the jam and cheese, overlapping each one, forming a rustic braid.
• Before baking brush the egg wash with a pastry brush all over the braid and bake for 25 mins until puffed up and golden brown.
• Transfer braid to a cutting board. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and serve with knife for easy slicing.

BAKED BRIE

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out Puff Pastry to an 11x11" round and place on baking sheet.
• Slice wheel of brie lengthwise to create two wheels. Place bottom brie wheel, rind down, on the puff pastry. Spoon jam over the bottom half of the brie wheel and add candied pecans. Place the second half of the brie, rind side up, on top of the jam and pecans.
• Brush egg wash around the puff pastry, then carefully begin to fold pastry around the brie until all sides are covered and brie is sealed. Trim away any excess dough and then brush the outside with remaining egg wash.
• Place baking sheet in the freezer for an hour, then preheat your oven to 425 degrees. After an hour in the freezer, transfer baking sheet to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown.
• Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes, then serve and enjoy!

SAVORY BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Roll out the puff pastry until flat and place directly on a baking tray.
• Place the brie wheel in the middle of the puff pastry and top with the cherry pie filling.
• Fold the puff pastry over the top of the brie like a present - you can use a pattern or just fold all four sides in. I pinched each corner individually and pulled it in, then made another corner in between each corner (for a total of 8 folds). Press the puff pastry together in the center of the brie.
• Bake for 12-18 minutes until puff pastry is golden brown. Let cool for 3-5 minutes as you assemble your platter before cutting into the baked brie. Enjoy!

BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Line a baking sheet with a parchment paper.
• Beat egg with water; set aside.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry sheet to a 12-14 inch square. Place Brie in center of pastry sheet.
• Brush edges of pastry sheet with egg mixture.
• Spread apricot preserves on top of Brie. Gently pat down almonds on top of preserves.
• Fold pastry over Brie to cover it completely. Brush the seams of the pastry with the egg mixture.
• Turn Brie over and plate it on baking sheet, seam side down. Brush with remaining egg mixture.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.

PASTRY-WRAPPED BRIE

Steps:

• Roll out 1 sheet puff pastry into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Trim into a circle and place an 8-ounce wheel of brie in the center. Brush the pastry with egg wash; fold into the center over the brie, pressing to seal. Press a smaller round of puff pastry on top, then brush all over with more egg wash. Bake at 400 degrees F until golden, 25 minutes.
• Photography by Alison Gootee

BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Unfold pastry sheet on lightly floured surface; roll out with rolling pin until slightly softened and flattened.
• Brush top and side of cheese wheel with mustard; sprinkle with cranberries and nuts. Place, cranberry side down, on center of pastry sheet. Gently fold pastry around cheese to completely enclose cheese, trimming excess pastry if necessary and pressing edges of pastry together to seal. Reserve any pastry trimmings for later use.
• Place cheese, seam sides down, on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Use sharp knife to cut desired decorative shapes from pastry trimmings; arrange on top of pastry-covered cheese. Brush with egg.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until golden brown. Cool 10 min. before serving.

BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Make cranberry sauce by using first 4 ingredients. Mix cranberries, brown sugar, and orange juice in 1 quart sauce pan. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently; reduce heat.
• Simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and cranberries are tender. Stir in orange peel and remove from heat.
• Melt butter in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook almonds in butter, stirring frequently until golden brown.
• Preheat oven to 400°F Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Roll pastry into rectangle 16 x 9 inches on lightly floured surface. Cut out 1 8-1/2 inch circle and 1 7-inch circle.
• Place cheese on center or larger circle. Spoon cranberry sauce and almonds over cheese. Bring pastry up and press around side of cheese. Brush top edges of pastry with egg. Place the 7 inch circle on top, pressing around edges to seal. Brush top and side of pastry with egg.
• Cut decorations out of remaining pastry--things like hearts, stars--whatever you like, and arrange on top. Brush with egg; place on cookie sheet.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden; cool on cookie sheet on wire rack for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers and fresh fruit.