Basil Brie In Pastry Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 Tbsp. Basil, fresh or possibly
• 2 tsp Dry basil
• 1 x Round brie (14 ounces)
• 1/2 pkt Frzn puff pastry, thawed

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Grease cookie sheet.
3. Mix Parmesan cheese and basil.
4. Cut cheese round horizontally into two layers.
5. Sprinkle basil mix proportionately over cut surface.
6. Reassemble cheese round.
7. Roll puff pastry into rectangle, 15 x 9 inches, on lightly floured surface.
8. Cut out 2 circles, 8 1/2 and 6 inches.
9. Place 8 1/2 inch circle on cookie sheet.
10. Place cheese in center.
11. Bring pastry up and over cheese.
12. Press to make smooth and even.
13. Brush top edge of pastry lightly with water.
14. Place 6-inch circle on top and press gently around edge to seal.
15. Cut decorations from remaining pastry if you like.
16. Moisten pastry with water and attach.
17. Bake about 25 min or possibly till golden.
18. Cold on wire rack 30 min before serving.
19. Serve with assorted crackers or possibly fruit.
20. NOTES : Looks like a lot of work, but it's easy because of the frzn puff pastry.

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Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/basil-brie-in-pastry-80072 (may not work)