Holiday Gathering and Baked Brie

Our McCraw "Holiday Gathering" was this past weekend - we all traveled to the centrally-located town of Jamestown. We shared a huge house in a neat, quiet neighborhood. Much visiting, relaxing, food prep and eating was accomplished!

Of course, a puzzle was also (eventually) accomplished!

I just loved watching this simple procedure of making a baked Brie cheese "tart".    Debbie is the master-chef here - rolling out puff pastry to eliminate the seams. 

Cut the brie in half -

Liberally smother the brie half in jelly of your choosing.

Make a "sandwich" with the other half of the brie - and smother the entire cheese with jelly.

Start wrapping the brie with the excess dough.

Just keep wrapping it, pulling the pastry to the center -

Until it's all wrapped up!  Bake at 350 degrees until brown.

All done - a little brie bubbled out - but not much.  Let cool a bit.  When ready to eat, just slice slivers and enjoy!

Just thought I'd add one last photo - as if we didn't have enough doughy goodness...here is a simple treat -  crescent rolls, cream cheese, garlic powder and salt/pepper.  Baked til browned.....yum!!  Ok, back to the diet!!!