Basil Brie in Pastry Recipe

How to make it

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• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Grease cookie sheet.
• Mix Parmesan cheese and basil.
• Cut cheese round horizontally into 2 layers.
• Sprinkle basil mixture evenly over cut surface.
• Reassemble cheese round.
• Roll crescent dough, 15 X 9 inches, on lightly floured surface.
• Cut out 2 circles, 8-1/2 and 6 inches.
• Place 8-1/2-inch circle on cookie sheet.
• Place cheese in center.
• Bring pastry up and over cheese.
• Press to make smooth and even.
• Brush top edge of pastry lightly with water.
• Place 6-inch circle on top and press gently around edge to seal.
• Cut decorations from remaining pastry if desired. I usually make little leaves to put on it.
• Moisten pastry with water to attach.
• Bake about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool on wire rack 30 minutes before serving.
• Serve with assorted crackers or fruit if desired.