Baked Brie en Croute

Baked Brie en Croute

3 oz. cream cheese

1/4 C. butter

3/4 C. flour

1/4 t. salt

4 1/2 oz. Brie cheese

1 egg blended

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter with a pastry blender. Add the salt and flour. Cut in the flour with a pastry cutter. Shape into a ball. Wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Divide dough into 2 pieces. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut out a 6 inch round.

Place brie in the center of 1 pieces. Cover with the other. Crimp edges together to seal. Use the scraps to decorate if you wish. Brush on the egg wash.

Bake at 400°F. for 15 – 17 minutes until golden brown.

Let stand several minutes before serving. Serve warm.