Wrapped Brie with Tomato Chutney

15 minutes Prep Time
25 minutes Cook Time
12 Servings

Our tomato chutney is full of wonderful, warm flavors from allspice and cinnamon that contrast with tangy tomatoes and sweet currants. When you spread it on brie and wrap in a puff pastry – you take it to a whole new level. An appetizer that will wow your guests.

Ingredients

  • Tomato Chutney

  • 1 (28 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Peeled Plum Tomatoes Italian Style in Puree with Sweet Basil 28 oz, chopped

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup dried currants, or raisins
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Wrapped Brie
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 13-16 ounce round Brie cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups Tomato Chutney

Instructions

Step one

In a heavy saucepan combine all the above ingredients. Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more, or until thickened and reduced to about 2 ½ cups.

Step two

Place in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Chutney will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

Step three

Or to preserve, put chutney in canning jar and place in hot water bath for 15 minutes or heat mixture to boiling, put in mason jars and seal with lid and tightly turned ring. Turn upside down and allow to cool.  Can be divided into smaller jars to give as gifts.

Step four

Makes about 2 1/2 cups, preparation time 10 minutes and cooking time 1 hour.

Step five

Preheat oven to 400o F.

Step six

Beat egg and water in a small bowl, set aside.

Step seven

Sprinkle work surface with flour to prevent pastry from sticking. Unfold thawed pastry sheet on floured work surface. Roll the pastry into about a 14 inch square.

Step eight

Spread about ½ cup of the chutney on the pastry to within 2 inches of the edge. Slice cheese in half horizontally. Remove top of cheese and spread remaining chutney on the cheese. Place the other half of cheese on the chutney. Fold pastry up and over the cheese to cover. Trim any excess pastry and press to seal. Brush the seam with the egg mixture.

Step nine

Place wrapped brie, seam-side down onto a baking sheet. If you wish, you can decorate with pastry scraps.; Brush top with egg mixture.

Step ten

Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 30-45 minutes before serving. Serve with thin slices of toasted Italian bread or crackers.

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