Fig And Walnut Brie Galette Recipes

FIG AND WALNUT BRIE GALETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add figs and walnuts and cook for 1 minute.
• Add port and nutmeg and cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Add sugar, cook for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• Add 2 tbs beaten egg and combine well.
• On a floured parchment paper, lay pie crust flat.
• Cut the brie in half horizontally.
• Place the bottom layer of brie in the center of the pie crust and top with half of the fig mixture.
• Replace top of brie and layer on the remaining fig mixture.
• Pull up crust over the sides of brie, leaving the filling exposed.
• Brush crust with remaining egg.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes until crust is golden.
• Cool 10 minutes and slice in wedges to serve.

PHYLLO-WRAPPED BRIE WITH FIG PRESERVES AND TOASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In 8-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook walnuts in butter, stirring frequently, until golden brown; remove from heat.
• Place 1 sheet of phyllo pastry on cutting board; lightly brush with some of the melted butter. Place another sheet of phyllo on top; lightly brush with some of the melted butter. Place remaining sheet of phyllo crosswise over first two sheets; brush lightly with some of the remaining butter.
• Remove paper from cheese; leave rind on. Place cheese round on center of phyllo sheets. Spoon fig preserves and walnuts over cheese. With both hands, lift phyllo stack towards center and twist in center to make bundle (sheets may tear a little). Brush with remaining butter. Place on cookie sheet. If desired, cut shapes from remaining phyllo dough scraps. Place on top of dough; press lightly to secure.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet on wire rack 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers and additional preserves, if desired.