Made with Pillsbury* Crescent Rolls

Baked Crusty Brie

A sophisticated yet simple dish for any occasion.

Cook Time: 40-45 min
Servings: 2

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 can (235g) Pillsbury* Crescent Rolls
  • 2 rounds (125 g) brie cheese
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) jam, jelly or chutney (ie: apricot, raspberry, peach, strawberry, mango) — optional
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) sliced almonds

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Separate dough into 2 rectangles; seal perforations. Place rectangles about 3 inches (7.5 cm) apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Trim small triangles from corners of dough forming an oval shape. Place one round of cheese on centres of dough. Top each round with 2 tbsp. (25 mL) jam, jelly or chutney, if desired.

For each round, bring edges of dough to top and centre pinching gently to seal. Brush dough with beaten egg; sprinkle each with 2 tbsp (25 mL ) almonds.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve with fresh fruit.

Makes: 2 baked Brie.

Tip: If only one crusty Brie is required, prepare using 4 crescent rolls. Bake remaining 4 crescent rolls as directed on package.

 

Jennifer Hamilton

Jennifer Hamilton is a freelance food writer, food blog writer and enthusiastic at-home cook and baker. The pure joy of cooking and creating food is the single biggest attraction of food weblogs and it shines out especially strongly from some authors' writing; Jennifer Hamilton hosts one of the most celebratory food weblogs around. Jennifer lives in both Toronto and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with her husband, "S" and her son Leith, both of whom are extremely food-oriented.

 

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