Witch's Purse - W

Another Wally recipe. This is an appetizer of brie and other goodies.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  sheet frozen puff pastry (half of a 17.3 oz package)
• 1 (8 ounce)  brie round
• 1⁄4 cup  apricot jam
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced almonds, toasted
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  tablespoon water
•  kumquat, for garnish
•  grapes, clusters (to garnish)

Directions

1. Defrost sheet of puff pastry at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Unfold pastry.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F
3. Center Brie on pastry sheet.
4. Spread jam over cheese.
5. Sprinkle evenly with almonds.
6. Bring corners of sheet together above Brie and twist gently to form a bundle.
7. Tie gathered pastry at neck with kitchen twine.
8. Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
9. Beat egg with water.
10. Place Witch's Purse on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush lightly with beaten egg .
11. Bake until pastry is golden all over, 25 to 30 minutes.
12. Place on a platter garnished with fresh kumquats and grapes, if desired.
13. Let sit 10 to 15 minutes before serving; let guests cut wedges.