Baked Brie Bites

Baked Brie Bites

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2 sheets all-butter puff pastry, thawed but still cold

1 large egg, beaten

2 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

4-ounce piece of cold Wisconsin Brie Cheese cut into 12 slivers

24 - 36 slivers of toasted almonds

1/3 cup cherry jam or other jam of your choice

Coarse ground sea salt

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1. Open puff pastry sheets and cut into thirds along fold creases.

2. Cut each panel into four pieces.

3. One sheet of puff pastry will yield 12 rectangles.

4. Combine egg, cinnamon, and milk.

5. Brush 12 pastry rectangles with egg wash.

6. Place a small sliver of Brie (rind and all) on top of egg wash on 1 half of pastry rectangle.

7. Top with 1/2 teaspoon cherry jam and 2-3 almond slivers. 

8. Stretch and fold the puff pastry over the cheese, almond, and jam half.

9. Use fork to press edges together, sealing well.

10. Repeat with remaining rectangles.

11. Pierce top of bites lightly with a fork.

12. Place rack in center of cold oven; preheat oven to 375°F.

13. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and place bites on sheets.

14. Brush tops with egg wash.

15. Sprinkle with a bit of sea salt.

16. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.

17. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving. 

18. Best when served warm.