Blackberry Sage Baked Brie - A Book About Cheese & Holiday Entertaining Tips
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A classic for a reason, this baked brie calls for a quick and easy homemade crust and literally oozes fall flavors with sage and hazelnut. Perfect for entertaining, this recipe can be prepped in advance and popped in the oven right before your guests arrive. Feel free to sub a store-bought crust, but don't be afraid of homemade dough!
Ingredients
  • 1 pie crust, refrigerated for 30 minutes, (store bought or using this recipe without sugar - http://www.marthastewart.com/344292/our-favorite-pie-crust)
  • 1 9 oz brie wheel
  • ¼ c blackberry preserves (or jam)
  • 4-6 sage leaves, chopped
  • ¼ c hazelnuts, chopped (optional)
  • 1 egg
  • Splash of milk or cream
  • Optional garnishes to serve - sage, hazelnuts, fresh blackberries
Instructions
  1. Make the pastry according to recipe directions if making from scratch. Use very cold butter and icy cold water and only 30 minutes of refrigeration will be needed for the dough. Roll out dough (homemade or store-bought) on a floured surface large enough to completely wrap around and seal the brie, or approximately 11-12 inches by 11-12 inches. Roll the dough thin enough to crisp nicely in oven, but not so thin that it breaks and tears as you wrap the brie.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable baking mat.
  3. Mix together preserves, hazelnuts, and sage in a small bowl.
  4. Spread half of the preserves mix in a small circle in the middle of the pastry dough the size of your brie wheel.
  5. Place brie on top of the spread.
  6. Spread the remaining jam and nut mix on top of the brie.
  7. Fold up all the edges of the dough one side/portion at a time to cover the sides of the brie and to meet in the middle. Continue with remaining sides until brie is completely wrapped up and enclosed.
  8. Use holiday cookie cutters (leaves or stars for example) to cut our shapes with the remaining dough to cover where the dough comes together to meet on the top. OR if you are decorating with fresh berries, herbs, and nuts instead, flip the wrapped brie over onto the cookie sheet so the smooth, flat side is facing up and on top.
  9. Put brie onto prepped baking sheet.
  10. Mix egg with a small splash of milk or cream in a small bowl for an egg wash.
  11. Brush the pastry dough with the egg wash with a pastry brush (or sponge gently with paper towels if you do not have a brush).
  12. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown with a fully cooked pastry.
  13. Allow to slightly cool for a few minutes on a platter before serving.
  14. Top with garnishes, serve while still warm and with optional crackers.
Recipe by Chez Lem at http://chezlem.com/2016/12/13/blackberry-sage-baked-brie-and-a-book-about-cheese/