Emeril Lagasse’s Brie en Croute with Caramel and Walnuts

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer similar texture and flavor.

Take a piece of puff pastry and sprinkle a little bit of brown sugar on it.

Place the brie cheese on top of the brown sugar.

Add more brown sugar on top of the brie cheese.

Use walnuts for the recipe, as mentioned by the creator.

Brush the corners of the puff pastry with an egg wash.

Wrap the puff pastry around the brie cheese, using the egg washed sides to seal it.

Flip the wrapped brie over and place it on a baking sheet.

Egg wash the top of the wrapped brie.

Place the baking sheet in the oven to bake.

Once baked, check for oozing cheese and slather it back on top.

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