Best 3 Paula Deens Brie En Croute Recipes
Indulge in Paula Deen's culinary masterpiece, Brie en Croute, an exceptional dish that combines creamy Brie cheese, flaky puff pastry, and a harmonious blend of herbs and spices. This elegant appetizer or main course is perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat any time. With its captivating presentation and irresistible flavors, Brie en Croute is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
This comprehensive guide presents two variations of this delectable dish: the classic Brie en Croute and a unique Cranberry Brie en Croute. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that home cooks of all skill levels can recreate this culinary delight in their own kitchens. The classic Brie en Croute features a golden-brown puff pastry enveloping a wheel of Brie cheese, while the Cranberry Brie en Croute adds a layer of tangy sweetness with a cranberry and pecan filling.
PAULA DEEN'S BRIE EN CROUTE #2
I was looking to use up some Brie cheese and found this recipe on Food Network. She made this recipe for the "Engagement Brunch" show. After receiving my 1st review, I went to the recipe and now found a video of her making this recipe and it is different than what the posted directions are for it. Here is a link that I would watch before making the recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/brie-en-croute-ii/video/index.html
Provided by diner524
Categories Spreads
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Defrost 1 sheet of puff pastry for approximately 15 to 20 minutes and unfold (place remaining sheet in freezer for later use).
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Saute nuts in butter until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes.
- Place nuts on top of Brie and spread jam on top of nuts.
- Gently roll pastry with a rolling pin to increase the size of the sheet 1 to 2 inches in each direction.
- Brush both sides of the sheet with beaten egg.
- Center the wheel of Brie on top of the pastry sheet.
- Bring all four corners of the sheet together above Brie and twist slightly to form a "bundle."
- Tie gathered pastry with kitchen/cooking string (tie string in the form of a bow), arranging pastry until you are satisfied with the "bundle" shape.
- Place "bundle" on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until pastry is golden brown.
- Serve with top-quality crackers.
BRIE EN CROUTE
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk.
- Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 14-inch square. Cut off the corners to make a circle. Sprinkle the almonds and parsley in the center of the circle. Top with the cheese. Brush the edge of the circle with the egg mixture. Fold the pastry up over the cheese to cover. Trim the excess pastry and press to seal. Brush the seam with the egg mixture. Place seam-side down onto the baking sheet. Decorate the top with pastry scraps, if desired. Brush with the egg mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Let stand for 45 minutes. Serve with the crackers.
BAKED BRIE EN CROUTE
This MY tweaked version of a recipe by Paula Deen (She rocks my world!) AND, this is quite similar to the appetizer at THE CAV that we fell head over heels in LOVE with! I am often torn with brie between "rind" or NO RIND". Speaking from experience, this appetizer needs the rind, or it will simply be volcanic OOZE all over you baking sheet! So, I slice off just the TOP rind in order for the preserves and yummy toasted nuts to blend into the cheese. Also, please feel free to use ANY flavor of fruit preserve that suits your tastes. I listed apricot and strawberry because that's what I have used in the past! : >
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Defrost puff pastry for approximately 15 to 20 minutes and unfold.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Saute the walnuts in the butter until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add the cinnamon and stir until walnuts are coated well.
- Carefully slice the top rind ONLY off of the brie round.
- Spread your choice of fruit preserves over the top of the brie.
- Then place the walnut mixture on top of the Brie ad fruit and sprinkle the brown sugar over the top.
- Lay the puff pastry out on a flat surface.
- Place the brie in the center of the pastry.
- Gather up the edges of the brie, pressing around the brie and gather at the top.
- Gently squeeze together the excess dough and tie together with a piece of kitchen twine.
- Brush the beaten egg over top and side of Brie.
- Place Brie on a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes until pastry is golden brown.
- Serve with crackers.
Tips:
- Use a good quality brie cheese. A triple-cream brie will give you the best results.
- Make sure the brie is cold before wrapping it in the pastry. This will help prevent the cheese from melting and seeping out.
- Use a sharp knife to score the top of the pastry. This will help the pastry puff up during baking.
- Brush the pastry with an egg wash before baking. This will give the pastry a golden brown color.
- Bake the brie en croute until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Brie en croute is a delicious and impressive appetizer or main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning, you can make a brie en croute that will wow your guests.
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