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Herbed Brie in Puff Pastry

Herbed Brie in Puff Pastry

Ingredients and Weight:

  1. Puff Pastry Sheet - 1 pack (about 250g)
  2. Brie Cheese - 400g
  3. Fresh Rosemary - 2 sprigs
  4. Fresh Thyme - 2 sprigs
  5. Salt - ½ teaspoon
  6. Black Pepper - ¼ teaspoon (ground)
  7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons

Preparation Time:

  1. Preparation: 30 minutes
  2. Cooking: 40 minutes
  3. Total Time: 70 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the brie cheese, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to a rectangular shape.
  4. Place the herbed brie cheese in the center of the pastry sheet, leaving a border of about 1 inch on all sides.
  5. Fold the edges of the pastry over the cheese, creating a seal and enclosing the cheese completely.
  6. Transfer the pastry-wrapped brie to a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 8 total servings)

  1. Calories: 450
  2. Fat: 30g
  3. Carbohydrates: 28g
  4. Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

  1. Appetizer/Starter Dish: This dish is an excellent appetizer or starter for any meal, serving as a delicious preview of what's to come.
  2. Herbaceous Flavor: The combination of rosemary and thyme provide an herbaceous flavor that pairs perfectly with the rich brie cheese.
  3. Crispy and Puffy: The puff pastry is crispy and puffy, providing a contrast to the creamy brie cheese inside.

User Comments:

  1. "This dish was amazing! The combination of flavors was spot on, and the pastry was perfectly cooked." - John Doe
  2. "I love how easy this dish was to make, yet it still looked and tasted fancy enough for a five-star restaurant." - Jane Smith
  3. "The herbed brie was a great addition to our Christmas feast. Everyone loved it!" - Michael Johnson

Special Precautions and Tips:

  1. Make sure to use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If using dried herbs, adjust the quantity accordingly.
  2. When rolling out the puff pastry, be careful not to overwork it or it may become tough.
  3. If the pastry starts to brown too quickly, you can lower the oven temperature or cover it with foil for the remaining baking time.