Herbed Brie in Pastry

Herbed Brie in Pastry is a simple but elegant French starter that can be a starter or dipper. Serve with crusty bread and dip away. It is lovely when warm rather than hot and ideal for sharing with a loved one. This vegetarian dish is also an ideal main dish.

Herbed Brie in Pastry

One of my favourite starter. The soft Brie flavoured with herbs and soft baked. What s not to like?

4.83 from 39 votes

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Course: Main Dish, Starter

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Cheese, Eggs, Pastry, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 people

Calories: 424kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 20 oz brie cheese ripe
• 10 oz puff pastry all butter
• 2 large shallots finely chopped
• 1 tbsp chives finely chopped
• 1 large eggs beaten
• 1 tbsp tarragon finely chopped
• 1 tbsp dry white wine
• pepper to taste

Instructions

• Cut off and discard the top rind of the Brie.
  20 oz brie cheese
• Combine the shallots, herbs, wine, and pepper in a small bowl and press firmly over the top of the cheese.
  2 large shallots, 1 tbsp chives, 1 tbsp dry white wine, pepper, 1 tbsp tarragon
• Roll out the pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to make a 10-inch (25 cm) square.
  10 oz puff pastry
• 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.
  1 large eggs
• Bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

So easy and so gooooooooooeeey. Everybody who loves cheese will love this.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g