Shelly's Recipe

HERBED BRIE IN PASTRY

Category: Cheese

1 lb wheel of brie
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives and tarragon
1 tbsp white wine or vermouth
Pepper, to taste
1 (9 oz) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten

Cut off and discard the top rind of the brie. Combine shallots and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl and press firmly over the top of the cheese.

Roll out the pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to make a 10 inch square. Place the pastry over the cheese and fold it under the cheese to enclose it completely.

Turn the cheese over and press the pastry seams together. Turn right side up and brush with the beaten egg. Bake at 400 about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 6-8