Dried Cherries, Pecans And Rosemary Brie En Croute

Serves: 4

Halle Leffler

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

57

Sweetness

49

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Egg

1 tbsp

Water

1 cup

Honey

Directions:

1

Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle

2

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F

3

Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork

4

Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface

5

Roll the pastry sheet into a 14-inch square

6

Stir the cherries, pecans, honey and rosemary in a small bowl

7

Spread the cherry mixture into the center of the pastry square

8

Top with the cheese round

9

Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg mixture

10

Fold two opposite sides of the pastry over the cheese

11

Trim the remaining two sides of the pastry square to 2-inches from the edge of the cheese

12

Fold the sides up onto the cheese and press the edges to seal

13

Place the pastry-wrapped cheese seam-side down onto a baking sheet

14

Brush the pastry with the egg mixture Decorate the top with pastry scraps or additional rosemary, if desired

15

Brush the pastry with the egg mixture

16

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the pastry is deep golden brown

17

Let stand for 45 minutes to 1 hour

18

Serve with the crackers

19

*To soften cherries, mix the cherries and 1/2 cup hot water in a small bowl

20

Let stand for 1 minute

21

Drain and pat the cherries dry