Brie And Pear Puff Pastry Tarts Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 450.

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   Remove rind from brie.

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   In food processor combine brie, egg, yolk, and brandy.

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   Process till smooth and chill.

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   In a large skillet, heat butter.

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   Add in sugar and cook on high for 1 minute.

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   Add in pears and cook over med-high heat till crisp tender.

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   Remove to a plate to cold.

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   On floured surface, roll 1 puff pastry sheet to 10-inch square.

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    Cut a 10 inch circle out of this.

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    Roll second sheet into 11-inch square and cut an 11-inch circle out of this.

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    Place 10-inch circle of dough on baking sheet.

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    Spread cheese mix over pastry to within 1 inch of outside edge.

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    Spoon cooled pears on top of cheese.

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    Brush 1 inch edge with egg glaze.

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    Score 11-inch pastry circle halfway through with sharp knife.

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    Don't cut through pastry all the way.

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    Place on top of pears and using fork, seal top pastry to bottom.

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    Brush surface with egg glaze.

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    Vent top with knife and refrigerateabout 20 min before baking.

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    Bake 10 min and turn down heat to 375.

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    Bake another 30 min or possibly till puffy and golden.

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    Serve hot or possibly at room temperature.

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    *If you do not want to use alcohol in this recipe, just use brandy extract or possibly a flavoring of your choice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.