Fabulous Party Hors D Oeuvre - Warm Fruited Brie Recipe

How to make it

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• 1)preheat oven to 400F. On a large baking sheet, unfold one piecrust. Place Brie in center of piecrust. Turn under edge of piecrust to within ½ -inch of cheese and decoratively flute edge. Remove Brie and set aside.
• 2)Prick piecrust with fork to prevent pastry from puffing while it is baking. Place baking sheet on center rack of oven and bake piecrust for 10 minutes; remove from oven. Lightly flour a wooden board, marble slab or other working surface.
• 3)Unfold the second piecrust and place on floured board. With tip of a paring knife, cut four 2-inch-long oval-shaped leaves; mark veins on leaves with back of the knife. Place leaves on a baking sheet; bake 5 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
• 4)Lower oven temperature to 350F. Place Brie on fluted piecrust. Arrange apple slices around the top edge of cheese; place grapes and raspberries in the center. Return
• fruit-topped Brie to oven and bake 10 minutes.
• 5)Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, blend apple juice and cornstarch. Bring to boiling over moderately high heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute or until mixture is clear and thick. Remove saucepan from heat.
• 6)Remove Brie from oven and arrange pastry leaves on top. Brush leaves and fruit with apple juice glaze. Allow to stand 15 minutes, until cheese softens. Carefully transfer to a serving board. Cut into wedges to serve. Makes 24 wedges.
• Nutritional Values Per Serving: Calories: 208, Protein: 9g, Carbohydrate: 11g, Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 38mg, Sodium: 346mg.
• Note: This is a Diabetic Friendly and a low carbohydrate for the dieter.