Dried Cherry, Pecans and Rosemary Brie En Croute
- 0.5 (17 1/3 ounce) packagepepperidge farm puff pastry sheets (1 sheet)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 13 cup cherries, softened*
- 14 cup pecans, chopped, toasted
- 14 cup honey
- 12 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped or 12 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
- 1 (13 1/4 ounce) brie cheese, round
- 1 (26 ounce) package crackers, Pepperidge Farm Entertaining Quartet
- Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle.
- Heat the oven to 400F
- Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.
- Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Roll the pastry sheet into a 14-inch square.
- Stir the cherries, pecans, honey and rosemary in a small bowl.
- Spread the cherry mixture into the center of the pastry square.
- Top with the cheese round.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg mixture.
- Fold two opposite sides of the pastry over the cheese.
- Trim the remaining two sides of the pastry square to 2-inches from the edge of the cheese.
- Fold the sides up and onto the cheese and press the edges to seal.
- Place the pastry-wrapped cheese seam-side down onto a baking sheet.
- Brush the pastry with the egg mixture.
- Decorate the top with pastry scraps or additional rosemary, if desired.
- Brush the pastry with the egg mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is deep golden brown.
- Let stand for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Serve with the crackers.
- *To soften the cherries, mix the cherries, and 1/2 cup hot water in a small bowl,.
- Let stand for 1 minute.
- Drain and pat the cherries dry.
pastry sheets, egg, water, cherries, pecans, honey, rosemary, brie cheese, crackers
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dried-cherry-pecans-and-rosemary-brie-en-croute-338724 (may not work)