Baked Brie with Apricot & Almonds

At my cooking class at Miele this week, people were wowed by one of the simplest appetizers to prepare... Baked Brie. The hardest thing about this recipe is waiting for the puff pastry to defrost.

Baked Brie
Serves 10
Ingredients
· 1/2 package frozen puff pastry, thawed
· 1 (8 ounce) package brie cheese, round
· 1/8 cup toasted almonds, slices (optional)
· 1/4 cup apricot preserves
Directions

Preheat oven to 425. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
Roll puff pastry out slightly.
Place the cheese wheel on top of puff pastry (leave rind on).
Place preserves on top of cheese.
Place the almonds on top of preserves.
Bundle Puff Pastry up and around the cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Let cool for five minutes.
Serve with your favorite crackers or sliced apples and pears.

Helen Gottesman, Helen’s Home Cooking & Catering
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