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Ingredients

  • 6 sheets phyllo dough, 12 x 18 inch (the key to this recipe and any other phyllo dough recipe is to keep the thawed phyllo sheets covered)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped,reserve one tbs oil
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces firm brie cheese, round with rind in tact

Method

  • roast the nuts on a baking sheet in a 350 oven for 5-7 minutes.
  • mix the oil and the butter.
  • brush the phyllo sheets individually with butter mixture and stack on top of one another.
  • spread chopped tomatoes,basil,garlic and toasted nuts in a round that matches that of the cheese.
  • fold the phyllo dough individually over the cheese and brush lightly with butter.
  • press the dough against the cheese to form a tight, smooth package.
  • place the wrapped cheese in a 9 inch pie pan.
  • brush the top with the butter mixture.
  • bake in a 350 oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  • cool for 10 minutes.