Brie en Croute

==Description==
Serves 18 to 20.
==Ingredients==
* 2 x 4½ oz herbed cheese (1 (rondele or boursin)
* 2 tbsp whipping cream
* 2 lbs wheel brie cheese
* 1 lbs frozen puff pastry
* 1 egg beaten with 1 tsp water
* 1 egg for wash
==Directions==
# Mix the ream with the herbed cheese, spread on top of brie.
# Roll out both sheets of puff pastry to 14" squares.
# Place brie in center of first square, and cut circle 2" larger than the brie.
# Brush pastry with the egg wash, center the bottom of the brie on pastry.
# Make diagonal cuts in the edge of the pastry; brush with the egg wash, if it becomes dry, and fold against the side of the brie.
# Diagonal slits will help the pastry fit better now, cut a second round of pastry from the other 14" square, egg wash, and then place the on top of the brie in the center.
# Make more diagonal slits to fit.
# Use egg wash if necessary, and firmly press pastry dough to the sides of the brie.
# With a sharp knife, trim the excess.
# Take the scraps of pastry and make decorations, etc.
# You may cover this and refrigerate overnight, or at this point, freeze for up to 2 weeks before serving, bring to room temperature.
# Preheat oven to 400°F.
# Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until the pastry is golden.
# Let it rest at room temperature for 2 hours before serving or the cheese will be too soft to cut.
# Serve this cut in small wedges.
Category:Boursin Recipes
Category:Brie Recipes
Category:Cheese appetizer Recipes
Category:Christmas Appetizers
Category:Light whipping cream Recipes
Category:Puff pastry Recipes
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