Brie en Croute #2

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This was soooo easy and awesome. I wanted to test it out at my nephew's B-day to see if I wanted to make it for thanksgiving: You don't really need the kitchen string and you only need 1 egg to just spread on the outside of the pastry. I ended up giving the recipe to people at the party cause they liked it sooo much and my sister thought I bought it from Costco:

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This is such a great recipe and so easy! A crowd pleaser! It is great for any function. I served it with crackers but also cut up a granny smith apple as well. Everyone loved it. Tip: I just egg washed the outside of the puff pastry and it was perfect.

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This appetizer is incredibly easy to make. I served it at a dinner party and everyone (even the guys raved about it. I plan to always have the ingredients on hand so I can whip it up whenever we have an urge for it. I followed the recipe as written and agree with other reviewers that only 1 egg is needed, not 2. I would give this recipe 10 stars if it was possible.

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We made this for Christmas last year and it was awesome. We made our our dough and it turned out great! Some of our family had never had brie before, but they still loved it!

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I served this for a brunch and it was a huge hit. Even the kids loved it. Thanks for the great recipe Paula!

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I made this the first time for an Army hail and farewell. Got a lot of teasing about bringing "sissy" brie. Then they ate every bite, the wives all asked for the recipe, and it's a constant request whenever we go to a function.

I bake it on parchment paper so it's easily transferred to the serving plate.

I was out of raspberry jam last time I made it and substituted some mango chutney that I'd made. Fan-flippin-tastic.

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This recipe tasted like raspberry streusal with the jam, but it was a good pairing because of the sweet, but richness of the brie. I enjoyed the recipe and would try it again, but would definitely take into account some problems I had. The brie en croute looked so promising in the oven, with the puff pastry ballooning into the perfect shape. But once I tried to remove it, the bottom of the brie was too thin and burst, and collapsed thereafter. I was very annoyed with the presentation of the brie, as it was simply beautiful when I took it out. DEFINITELY look into rolling the puff pastry so the center where the brie will be placed is slightly thicker, and spray the pan as well, as Paula Deen said the puff pastry has enough butter, but it still stuck, which contributed to the transporting mishap I had. Overall, a tasty and very, very rich dish.

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I omitted the nuts. Maybe that was the deal breaker. I also only used part of one egg. I don't have a clue why 2 eggs are needed in this recipe. However, my dough didn't puff or brown within the time specified. I thought it was done, but once I cut into it, it was doughy. So I had to put it back into the oven already cut. The cheese oozed out. Even with all that, the taste was just ok.

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I've made it many, many times, and now I have people request that I make it! I've actually made a few small changes. Instead of walnuts or pecans, I toast some slivered almonds in a dry saute pan, add just a tiny bit of butter and then sprinkle them with cayenne pepper - a little surprise "kick" that everyone loves (just enough butter to make the pepper stick... I also use 2 flavors of jam - usually a black cherry and apricot - just layers in more flavor surprises. And yes, just one beaten egg is plenty to coat the bundle. If I'm taking it to a party, I will assemble it at home and brush with egg and bake it when I reach my destination, that way it's hot and melty and gooey when served - DELISH.

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I made this thinking it was going to a hit? UMMM NO.. EVERYONE at my party thought it was discusting.. I wouldnt recommend this recipie.. unless you like to feel embaressed at your own party.