Melted Brie and Cranberries baked in a pastry is perfect for the holidays.
Course Appetizer
Ingredients
16oz.Brie Round
12oz.package of Fresh Whole Cranberries
1CupSugar
1CupWater
15oz.package Pie Crust
1Egg
1TWater
French bread sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
Instructions
Preheat over to 350 degrees
Prepare cranberries. Mix sugar and water in a medium saucepan, stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil, add cranberries. Return to a boil, reduce heat, boil gently 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
Remove Brie rind and slice into 2 round layers.
Lightly oil a 9-inch pie pan. Place one pie crust in the pie pan. Place 1 brie layer in the center of the pie crust. Spoon cranberries on top of the brie. Place second layer of Brie on top of the cranberries. Top with second pie crust. Cinch the two pie crusts together along the side of the brie.
Make an egg wash by mixing the egg and water together. Brush the pie crust with egg wash.
Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
Serve with french bread.
Notes
Enjoy this warm appetizer with a glass of Ilsley Vineyards Seis Primas or Cabernet Sauvignon.