Savory Brie-en-croute

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust pastry dough, at room temperature
• 8 ounces brie cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°f
• 2 in a small bowl, mix together the walnuts, 1 1/2 tbsp of butter, rosemary and cayenne; set aside.
• 3 unfold the pie crust on a greased baking sheet and spoon the walnut mixture into the center of the dough.
• 4 spread into a 5" circle.
• 5 place the brie on top of the walnut mixture and fold the dough over the brie, starting at two opposite sides, bringing to the center and pinching to seal.
• 6 fold in remaining pastry ends to the center, crimping as necessary, and press to seal.
• 7 invert brie onto a baking sheet and brush the top with the remaining melted butter.
• 8 bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is browned.
• 9 cool to room temperature before serving with toasted slices of french baguette and fruit chutney.