baked brie appetizer
I first had this at my brother's house when my family was there for Thanksgiving. I just served this at a ladies' lunch last Saturday at my house, and it went over like gangbusters. It's so good...I think I need an excuse to make it again. When you purchase the brie, it will have a "skin" on it that is usually white. With this recipe, you will want to slice off the top and sides. You can eat the "skin," so don't worry about leaving it on the bottom.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Baked brie is an elegant and easy appetizer. Using pizza dough, rather than puff pastry or crescent dough, adds a rustic touch to this recipe. Apricot preserves add sweetness and there's a hint of orange liqueur. We loved the crunch that slivered almonds add. This baked brie appetizer will be popular whenever you serve it. Great for a friend's night in, a holiday appetizer, or a party.
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury thin pizza dough
- 1 - wedge of brie
- 3/4 cup apricot preserves
- 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- - crackers for serving
How To Make baked brie appetizer
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Step 1Preheat your oven to 425 F. -
Step 2Unwrap the Brie and cut the skin off the top and sides. Leave the skin on the bottom.
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Step 3Place the Brie in an ovenproof dish (approx. 8 inches in diameter).
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Step 4Open the can of thin pizza crust and remove the dough. Cut the roll of dough into 1-inch pieces.
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Step 5Roll each piece of dough in a pencil shape, approximately three inches long.
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Step 6Surround the Brie with the dough, filling the empty spaces and overlapping where necessary.
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Step 7Pour enough apricot preserves on the top of the Brie wedge to cover it entirely. You may use more or less than the 3/4 cup. Add the Grand Marnier to the preserves. This is an optional step. The Brie is just as good without it.
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Step 8Top the dish with the slivered almonds. Bake for 18-20 minutes depending on the hotness of your oven.
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Step 9When the Brie is melted and the pizza dough is golden brown, remove it from the oven. Let your guests top the crackers with the Brie and they'll be happy campers! (I used Townhouse crackers.)
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