Secret Recipes

Phyllo-Wrapped Brie

• 8 sheets commercial frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
• butter-flavored cooking spray
• 1 (15 oz) round herbed brie cheese
• fresh herbs
• kitchen string

Spray 1 sheet of phyllo with cooking spray, keeping remaining pastry covered with a slightly damp towel to prevent it from drying out. Place brie in center of sheet; wrap phyllo around brie. Repeat procedure 3 times, inverting brie each time; set aside.

Layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo pastry, spraying each with cooking spray; place wrapped brie in center. Bring corners of phyllo to center of brie to cover, gently gathering and pressing together in center to resemble a package.

Carefully tie with kitchen string. Coat wrapped brie with cooking spray, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until golden, shielding top of pastry with aluminum foil the last 15 minutes to prevent over browning. Remove from oven; let stand about 20 minutes before serving.

Remove string, and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Serve with crackers.

Servings:

12 to 15