There are a lot of delicious food that you can try during the holiday season and they’re all incredibly delicious that you’d wish you could eat them even on an ordinary day. Most of the time, a successful holiday feast would depend on what you start and finish it with.
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If you still haven’t decided on what appetizer to make, then check out this baked bride wreath by Rachael Ray Show on YouTube. It’s a delicious dish with a cheesy pesto dip that has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy taste. Learn how now and try it for your next holiday party!
Ingredients for Baked Brie Wreath:
Sweet and Spicy Pesto
- ¼ cup of unsalted shelled pistachio, toasted
- 1 cup of basil leaves
- 2 cloves of garlic, grated
- ¼ cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp of hot honey
Wreath
- 1 package of frozen puff pastry dough, defrosted
- All-purpose flour, for rolling
- 1 (8 oz) wheel of Brie cheese
- ½ cup of Pesto, store-bought or homemade
- ¼ cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- 1 egg, beaten
- Chili flakes or hot honey, for garnish
How to Make Baked Brie Wreath:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Add the pistachios to a food processor, then pulse it a few times until crushed, and then add the basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Pulse them for a few more times to combine, then while the food processor is still running, pour in the olive oil and hot honey, and keep pulsing until combined.
Step 2
Roll out the dough sheet into a 15-inch square, then dust it with flour, and transfer to a baking sheet. Roll out the remaining sheet of dough, then trim it into a 14-inch circle, and set it aside. Place the wheel of Brie in the center of the dough, then spoon the pesto around the Brie, and sprinkle the parmesan cheese.
Step 3
Lay the circle dough over them, then gently press the dough along the sides, and trim the square dough to the same size as the circle dough. Starting at the base of the Brie, cut the dough into 16 arms, then twist each section of dough 2 times, and brush them with beaten egg.
Step 4
Place the Brie wreath in the preheated oven, then bake it for about 10 to 14 minutes or until puffed and golden. Transfer it to a serving platter, then cut around the circumference of the Brie with a serrated knife, and pull off the top to expose the cheese. Garnish with chili flakes or hot honey, then serve immediately, and enjoy!
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Easy Baked Brie Wreath Recipe
