PHYLLO-WRAPPED BRIE WITH APRICOT AND ROSEMARY CHUTNEY

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Categories     Cheese     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Oscars     New Year's Eve     Buffet     Brie     Dried Fruit     Apricot     Cherry     Rosemary     Almond     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 16

Number Of Ingredients 23

Chutney
12 ounces dried apricots, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1 cup water
2/3 cup cider vinegar
2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 ounces dried tart cherries (3/4 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
Cheese and Phyllo
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 pound fresh phyllo pastry sheets or frozen, thawed
4 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 32- to 36-ounce wheel of Brie
Presentation
Fresh herb sprigs (such as rosemary, sage,a and chives)
Additional dried apricots and dried cherries
Fresh baguettes, thinly sliced
Thinly sliced apples

Steps:

  • To Make Chutney:
  • Combine all ingredients except almonds in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until most liquid has evaporated and chutney is thick, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Mix in almonds. Transfer chutney to bowl.
  • Chill until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover, keep chilled.)
  • Assembly of cheese and phyllo:
  • Brush heavy large baking sheet with butter; set aside. Unroll pastry. Cover with plastic wrap and damp kitchen towel. Transfer 2 stacked phyllo sheets to work surface, arranging 1 short side parallel to edge of work surface. Arrange 2 more stacked phyllo sheets on work surface, overlapping long side of first sheets by about 5 to 7 inches and forming rectangle about 18 by 17 inches. Brush pastry with butter; sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary over. Place 2 more stacked sheets atop first set of 2 sheets, then 2 more stacked sheets atop second set of 2 sheets. Brush with butter and sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary. Repeat layering 1 more time with phyllo, butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary. (You will use a total of 12 sheets.)
  • Using sharp knife or scissors, trim phyllo corners, forming approximately 17-inch oval. place Brie in center of phyllo. Spread 1 1/2 cups chutney evenly over cheese. Slide hand under 1 rounded corner of phyllo. Lift phyllo and fold onto top of cheese. Brush folded pastry with butter. Continue to lift phyllo in sections and to fold snugly over top of cheese, brushing with butter and pressing each section to adhere until cheese is wrapped (the top center 2 to 3 inches of cheese will not be covered). Use hand and metal spatula to transfer wrapped cheese to prepared baking sheet.
  • Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface. Brush with butter. Starting at 1 long side, fold 1 inch of pastry over. Continue folding pastry loosely over itself, forming 1-inch-wide strip of pastry over. Continue folding pastry loosely over itself, forming 1-inch-wide strip of pastry. Roll up strip into coil. Gather bottom edge of coil together, pinching to force top slightly open and forming rose. Place rose atop uncovered center of cheese. Brush with butter. Repeat with 2 more sheets of phyllo, forming 2 more roses. Place atop cheese, covering opening completely. Chill 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic; keep chilled.)
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Bake cheese until pastry is deep golden brown, covering roses loosely with foil if browning too quickly, about 25 minutes. (If cheese leaks from pastry during baking, press piece of foil over tear in pastry; continue baking.)
  • Cool cheese on sheet 45 minutes.
  • Presentation:
  • Using metal spatula, transfer warm cheese to large platter. Arrange herbs, dried fruit, baguette slices and apple slices around cheese. Cut cheese into wedges.

Kainat Iqra
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Overall, I thought this dish was good. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but the end result was worth it. I would definitely make it again.


MalikAmir MalikAmir
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I thought this recipe was a bit too complicated. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe. Otherwise, it was a good dish.


Nophear
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out a bit dry. I think I might have overcooked it. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Matthew Moore
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This dish was a bit too expensive to make. I think I would have preferred a more affordable appetizer. Otherwise, it was a well-made dish.


Umair Raaj
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I thought this dish was just okay. The brie was a bit bland and the chutney was a bit too sweet. I think I would have preferred a more savory dish. Otherwise, it was a well-made dish.


Sarah Hernandez
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter appetizer. Otherwise, it was a well-made dish.


Likol King
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This dish was amazing! The brie was melted and gooey, the chutney was flavorful and tangy, and the phyllo pastry was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Olayemi Olameje
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Overall, I thought this dish was good. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but the end result was worth it. I would definitely make it again.


Murtala Suleiman
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This dish was a bit too complicated to make. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe. Otherwise, it was a good dish.


Summer Ballentyne
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The phyllo pastry was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more flaky pastry. Otherwise, it was a good dish.


Rafeek Ali
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory chutney. Otherwise, it was a well-made dish.


Scott Rendel
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I'm not a big fan of brie, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chutney helped to balance out the richness of the brie, and the phyllo pastry was flaky and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


jesse little
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I made this dish for my family, and they loved it! The brie was perfectly melted and the chutney was flavorful and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Among Us
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious appetizer that's perfect for a special occasion.


Fafa Jailor
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of brie and chutney, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors melded together perfectly, and the result was a delicious and elegant dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kashmiri Boy
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This was my first time making phyllo-wrapped brie, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


mariska meintjes
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chutney is especially delicious, and it pairs perfectly with the brie. I highly recommend this recipe!


Emmanuel Ukah
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This phyllo-wrapped brie with apricot and rosemary chutney was a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the brie was melted and gooey inside. I'll definitely be making this again.