Wrapped Brie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Thaw pastry 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Roll sheet out on a lightly floured surface to a 15-inch circle.
4. 4
   Slice chilled Brie in half (horizontally) and layer with almonds. Reassemble and place in center of pastry.
5. 5
   Brush pastry edges with egg wash and pull up sides to enclose Brie.
6. 6
   Place, seam side down, on ungreased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Decorate with a cross of the leftover dough, braided.
8. 8
   Brush with egg wash. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. 9
   Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
10. 10
    Makes 12 servings.