BASIL BRIE IN PASTRY

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Looking for wonderful baked appetizers? Enjoy this brie cheese and basil pastry made in a new way.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 round (14 ounces) Brie cheese
1/2 package (17 1/4-ounce size) frozen puff pastry (1 sheet), thawed
Assorted crackers or sliced fruit, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°. Grease cookie sheet. Mix Parmesan cheese and basil. Cut Brie cheese round horizontally into 2 layers. Sprinkle basil mixture evenly over cut surface of bottom layer. Reassemble cheese round.
  • Roll pastry into rectangle, 15x9 inches, on lightly floured surface. Cut out 2 circles, one 8 1/2 inches and the other 6 inches. Place cheese round on center of large circle. Bring pastry up and over cheese, pressing to make smooth and even. Brush top edge of pastry lightly with water. Place 6-inch circle on top, pressing gently around edge to seal. Cut decorations from remaining pastry if desired; moisten pastry with water to attach.
  • Bake about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet on wire rack 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg

Muhammad zeeshan Siyal
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kafil Uddin
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Sphakamiso Akiri
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I made this for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone raved about it.


Milon Ray
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I've never worked with puff pastry before, but this recipe made it easy. I'll definitely be using it again.


Taieb Daly
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Hindi gaming Rai
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I'm not a big fan of brie, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pastry was flaky and the basil added a nice freshness.


MD Sopon
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit.


Md Mahbub
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I made this for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Anamulhok Rasel
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The flavors are so well-balanced and the presentation is beautiful.


metse makubu
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great appetizer or main course.


Roxy
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I used a store-bought puff pastry sheet to save time. It worked perfectly and the dish still tasted amazing.


Michael Kojo Nimoh
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The results were impressive and my friends loved it.


Lovely Meo
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I added a bit of chopped walnuts for extra texture and flavor. It was a great addition!


Osman Karic
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The brie was gooey and flavorful, and the pastry was crispy and golden brown.


Waheeda Ali
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I made this for a picnic and it was perfect! Easy to transport and delicious at room temperature.


Asake Olanrewaju
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of basil, brie, and flaky pastry was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.