Bree is coming to our party..

Bill was 'blue' to learn it wasn't the Desperate Bree coming to our party... but a crusty brie instead.

The french call it "en croûte" which simply means"in a crust". Brie en croûte is so festive! This makes a beautiful presentation and is really 'oh so simple'.
I made a special holiday baked brie... easy peasy.

Brie en croûte
4-6 inch round of Brie cheese
1/4 cup pepper jelly
2 Tbs dried cranberries
1 pkg puffed pastry
1 egg
Thaw the puffed pastry for 30 minutes or so. Roll it out onto a floured board, just a few times until it is seamless.
Spread the jelly in a 6-7 inch circle. Sprinkle evenly with cranberries. Place the cheese on top.
Using an egg wash, brush the edges of the pastry. Carefully fold in the corners to encircle the cheese. Seal well with the egg wash. Turn onto a cookie sheet with the seam side down.
Roll out the other sheet of puff pastry and with a cookie cutter make your design. (I used stars) Decorate the top of the pastry, using the egg wash to help them stick.
Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Allow to stand for 1 hour before slicing. Not only will everyone think you are a top chef...the creamy cheese with the spice of the pepper jelly is wonderful!
Enough to chase away any holiday blues!

Don't forget to check in at Smiling Sally for more blues.
y'all enjoy~
Sandi