Sunday, October 5, 2014

Baked brie in phyllo

With the days getting colder, this is the perfect dish to welcome your dinner guests. Fast, simple and delicious.



Ingredients:
1/4 cup apricot preserves; optional
1/2 lb wheel Brie or Camembert cheese
1/2 lb frozen phyllo dough, 10-12 sheets, thawed
1/2 cup butter, melted
Fresh dill, optional
Red and green grapes, optional
Apples, sliced, optional
Pears, sliced, optional

Preparation:
1.) Spread preserves on top of the Brie
2.) Wrap the Brie in thawed phyllo dough one sheet at a time, brushing each sheet with melted butter
3.) Turn cheese over after applying each sheet of phyllo for even distribution
4.) Brush phyllo-wrapped Brie with butter
5.) Cover & refrigerate
6.) Before serving, place the phyllo-wrapped cheese in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 425 degree oven 8-12 minutes or until golden.
7.) Let stand 10 minutes.
8.) Garnish with optional dill and fruit if desired. Serve with crackers.