BAKED BRIE WRAPPED IN PASTRY
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter -- softened
3 ounces cream cheese (1 package) -- softened
8 ounces Brie (1 round)
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
Apple slices
crackers

In a large mixer bowl, combine flour, butter and cream
cheese. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until
mixture forms a dough, 2 to 3 minutes; shape into ball.
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate, 30 to 60
minutes.

Heat oven to 400 degrees.

Divide pastry in half. On lightly floured surface, roll
out each half of dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut a 7 inch
circle from each half. Place one circle on cookie sheet.
Place Brie cheese on center of pastry circle and top with
other pastry circle. Pinch edges of pastry to seal. Flute
edges as desired. Decorate top with small pastry cut-outs.
In small bowl beat egg with water; brush over top and
sides of pastry. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden
brown. Remove from cookie sheet immediately. Let stand 30
minutes to allow cheese to set. Cut into small wedges and
serve with apple slices and crackers. Makes 8 servings.