Herbed Brie Pastry

Herbed Brie Pastry

Ingredients:

1 18-ounce wheel ripened Brie cheese
2 large shallots, finely chopped
1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
1 Tbsp dry white wine or vermouth
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 9-ounce sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, severely beaten

Cut off and discard the top rind of the Brie. Combine the shallots, herbs, wine and pepper in a small bowl, and press firmly over the top of the cheese.

Roll out the pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to make a 10-inch square. 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.

Bake in a preheated 400F oven until golden brown, or about 20 minutes. Serve warm or cooled to room temperature.

Serves up 6 to 8.