Filo-Wrapped Baked Brie with Fruit Preserves and Pistachios
 
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A festive appetizer, perfect for a holiday gathering and any special celebration
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Recipe type: Cheese Appetizer
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 6 sheets filo pastry (I used Fillo Factory, 13"x18")
  • 6 TBSP. butter, melted
  • 8 oz. Brie or Camembert
  • 4-5 TBSP. fruit preserves or jam
  • 2 TBSP. pistachios nuts, for topping
  • 2 TBSP. pomegranate arils, for topping (optional)
  • Crackers or toasted baguette slices for serving
Instructions
  1. Allow the thawed filo to come to room temperature. Turn the oven on to 400°F. Gather the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Remove three sheets of filo pastry from the filo stack in the package. Cut them in half, so you have six 14"x9" sheets. Cover them with a lint-free kitchen towel and return the rest to the refrigerator.
  3. Place one half sheet of filo dough on a clean work surface. Brush the top lightly with some melted butter, then top it with another half sheet of filo. Place the brie wheel in the middle and wrap the filo sheets around the cheese by folding it over the cheese so as to enclose it completely.
  4. Butter the top of the filo parcel and place the wrapped brie on top of two more filo sheets, each one brushed with melted butter. Wrap the filo around the brie again. Repeat with a second set of filo sheets.
  5. Turn the filo parcel over (seem-side down), brush with butter and place on a piece of parchment paper and into a small heatproof skillet or baking sheet.
  6. Put in the preheated oven and bake the brie until golden brown and crispy, about 15 minutes.
  7. Top with your favorite fruit preserves, some pistachio nuts and pomegranate arils.
  8. Enjoy with your favorite crackers, toasted baguette slices or, crispy apple slices!
Recipe by Marilena's Kitchen at https://marilenaskitchen.com/filo-wrapped-baked-brie-with-fruit-preserves-and-pistachios/