A new way to make a favorite appetizer.
And why nottheyre a perfectly delicious pair.
Who doesnt love creamy, melty cheese cradled in a golden, buttery pastry shell?
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely
This festive appetizer is a great recipe for busy holiday hosts because it can be made ahead of time.
Simply assemble the bites through step 3, and stash them in the refrigerator until just before guests arrive.
Then bake them for about 20 minutes andvoila!
Appetizer perfection in no time!
Serve alongside elegant but easySnow Day Sangria.
Ingredients
1(8-oz.
)triple-cream Brie cheeseround
1frozen puff pastrysheet(from 1 [17.3-oz.]
), thawed
All-purpose flour, for work surface
2/3cupchopped glazedpecans(from 1 [5-oz.]
Cut square lengthwise into 4 even strips, and cut crosswise into 6 even strips.
Youll have 24 even pieces of cheese.
Transfer to a plate, and chill until ready to use.
Roll puff pastry sheet into a 10- x 14-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
Place 1 Brie piece in each pastry cup.
Preheat oven to 400F.
Stir together glazed pecans, oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
Bake in preheated oven until pastry is puffed and golden and cheese is melted, 15 to 18 minutes.
Top evenly with fig preserves (1/2 teaspoon each).
Garnish with additional rosemary, and serve warm or at room temperature.
