Jalapeno Jelly Baked Brie With Pecans Recipes

3 MINUTE MELTY FESTIVE BRIE (SPEED BAKED BRIE)

Steps:

• Unwrap brie and place on a small microwave-proof plate with a rim (so maple syrup doesn't go everywhere).
• Microwave on high for 1 minute 15 seconds, or until the brie is very soft when you prod the centre. Watch the brie as you microwave it - if it starts to puff up too much (i.e. risk of bursting), turn microwave off and leave brie inside - residual heat will continue to melt it.
• Top with pecans, pomegranate seeds and maple syrup. Serve immediately with crackers of choice (choose ones suitable for scooping). I serve this with a spoon and/or small pate knife.

BAKED BRIE WITH SWEET PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove top rind of cheese; leave rind on sides and bottom. Place brie cut side up in brie baker; top with pepper jelly.
• Place brie baker in center of hot oven for 15 minutes. DO NOT place lid on baker while in oven.
• Remove from oven and place brie baker cover on top to keep brie warm and soft until ready to serve.

JALAPENO BAKED BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Cut away rind from Brie.
• Remove crescent roll dough from tubes and place on a floured surface; knead all the dough together and roll or press into a thin circle large enough to encase the cheese.
• Move the dough to an ungreased baking sheet.
• Place the Brie in the center of the dough.
• Use a fork to poke the top of the cheese several times.
• Pour half of the hot sauce on the cheese, spreading it around with a spoon; let it sit a minute or two so the sauce can sink inches Spread the rest of the sauce on the cheese- it's ok if some dribbles down the sides.
• Fold the dough up over the top of the cheese and pull it shut with your fingers.
• Brush the edges of the dough with the egg to help seal.
• Bake for about 10 minutes or as the dough package directs; or until browned.
• Don't overbake or the cheese will run out.
• Remove from pan to a serving dish and serve hot.

APRICOT JALAPEñO BAKED BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
• Unfold it and lay the sheet of puff pastry out on the counter.
• Use a sharp knife to remove the top layer of mold rind on the brie. It shouldn't be a deep cut, but it should be deep enough to lift it off in one piece. Lay the big piece of brie, cut side up, on the puff pastry, positioning it so that when you fold the puff pastry over it, you can reach the other side of the brie.
• In a bowl, mix together the apricot preserves and minced jalapeno. Spoon it over the cut surface of the brie. Lay the rind piece you removed over the brie, cut side down.
• Lift the excess puff pastry and fold up and over the top of the brie, bringing it to meet the puff pastry on the other side. Cut away the excess puff pastry, crimp the seams well and gently transfer the puff pastry wrapped cheese to a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Brush the surface with a beaten egg to help it turn a beautiful golden brown while it bakes.
• Bake it for 20 to 25 minutes, or until gorgeous. Remember, the goal is to cook the puff pastry properly not so much to worry about what the cheese is doing in there. The cheese will be perfect if the pastry is.
• After removing it from the oven, DO NOT MOVE OR TOUCH THE PASTRY. Just let it rest. This will allow the brie to set back up a little bit.
• Before serving, use a broad spatula (or two) to transfer to your serving dish. Garnish with pomegranate seeds (arils) and finely chopped fresh parsley for a festive and tasty touch. Cut in half and offer crackers and toast with it.

JALAPENO JELLY BAKED BRIE WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast pecans in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown. On a baking sheet, use fingers to spread crescent dough into a circle large enough to encase cheese. Place cheese in the center of the dough. Spoon jelly onto brie and top with toasted pecans. Fold dough up around cheese and pinch seams closed with fingers. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve with bread or crackers