New Tracy Porter Cooking Video... Baked Brie with Puff Pastry

fig jam

🥗Healthier: fruit preserves

💰Cheaper: honey

Fruit preserves provide similar sweetness with less cost.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: crescent roll dough

Crescent roll dough is more affordable and easier to find.

Cut off the hard rind from the brie cheese.

Take out pre-made puff pastry and keep it wrapped in wax paper until ready to use.

Roll out the puff pastry slightly, using minimal flour.

Place the brie cheese in the center of the puff pastry.

Spread apricot preserves over the top of the brie cheese.

Sprinkle chopped bacon over the preserves.

Gather the pastry around the brie and tie it with kitchen string.

Brush the top of the wrapped brie with heavy cream.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Serve with sliced pears and simple crackers.

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