Food of Love
Written By Kim A. Fuqua | Photography By Suzanne Farmer | Food Styling BY Lori K. gregory
Baked Brie with Honey and Walnuts

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 8-ounce wheel Brie
1 egg, beaten (for glaze)
¼ cup butter
3 tablespoons honey
1½ teaspoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 apple, sliced
1 loaf French bread, sliced

Roll out puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Place Brie in center and fold pastry around it, sealing seams. Press with fork to seal seams completely.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Transfer Brie in puff pastry to a baking sheet, seam side up. Brush pastry with egg glaze. Bake until pastry is golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes before serving.

While pastry is cooling, combine butter, honey, and garlic in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until butter melts. Pour sauce on a plate. Sprinkle sauce with walnuts and rosemary. Place pastry-wrapped Brie atop sauce on plate and serve with apples and bread.

Wine Pairing: Brie and Champagne are a great match and create just the right mood for this romantic meal. My favorites are Dom Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, and Mumm.
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