the very best phyllo wrapped brie!!

Submitted by polly salama

"this is a great treat for those that love brie cheese. serve with baguette lices or crackers. so tasty!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 6 sheets phyllo dough, 12 x 18 inch (the key to this recipe and any other phyllo dough recipe is to keep the thawed phyllo sheets covered)
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
• 1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped,reserve one tbs oil
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces firm brie cheese, round with rind in tact

directions

1. roast the nuts on a baking sheet in a 350 oven for 5-7 minutes.
2. mix the oil and the butter.
3. brush the phyllo sheets individually with butter mixture and stack on top of one another.
4. spread chopped tomatoes,basil,garlic and toasted nuts in a round that matches that of the cheese.
5. fold the phyllo dough individually over the cheese and brush lightly with butter.
6. press the dough against the cheese to form a tight, smooth package.
7. place the wrapped cheese in a 9 inch pie pan.
8. brush the top with the butter mixture.
9. bake in a 350 oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
10. cool for 10 minutes.