Shelly's Recipe

PASTRY BAKED BRIE

Category: Cheese

1 pkg pie crust mix
3 oz softened cream cheese
8 oz brie cheese round (4 1/4 inch round)
1 egg
1 tsp water

Preheat oven to 400. Mix crust mix with cream cheese until well blended, making a soft dough. Wrap dough well with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove from refrigerator and divide into halves.

On a floured surface, roll out each half to 1/8 inch thick. Cut a 7 inch pastry circle from each half. Place one pastry circle onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Place brie in center of pastry. Light wet edges and place the other 7 inch pastry half on top. Pinch edges together lightly to seal, and if desired, flute the edges.

In a separate bowl, beat egg with water and brush over the top and sides of the pastry. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet immediately. Let rest for 15 minutes to allow cheese to set. Delicious when served warm with apples or crackers.