Pasadena Star News/Feburuary 13, 2007

Chef Vincent "Valentino" Derosa's Port Wine Baked Brie en Croute

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Temperature Notes Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
1 8-ounce Triple cream French brie 2 sheets puff pastry FILLING: 2 ounces dried cranberries (about 1/4 cup)
2 ounces dried cherries (about 1/4 cup) 2 ounces golden raisins (about 1/4 cup) 2 ounces raisins (about 1/4 cup)
2 ounces black currants (about 1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons fresh chopped garlic (about 1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup port wine
EGG WASH: 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons water



1 Mix filling and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours. Then top the brie with filling and wrap in puff pastry. Wrap wtih plastic and freeze overnight.
2 Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Remove brie from freezer. Combine egg and water and beat. Egg wash. Place brie on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
3 Bake brie for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes and serve warm.

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