Brie in Phyllo

With the days getting colder, this is the perfect dish to welcome your dinner guests. Fast, simple and delicious.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup apricot preserves; optional

1/2 lb wheel Brie or Camembert cheese

1/2 lb frozen phyllo dough, 10-12 sheets, thawed

1/2 cup butter, melted

Fresh dill, optional

Red and green grapes, optional

Apples, sliced, optional

Pears, sliced, optional

Preparation:

1.) Spread preserves on top of the Brie

2.) Wrap the Brie in thawed phyllo dough one sheet at a time, brushing each sheet with melted butter

3.) Turn cheese over after applying each sheet of phyllo for even distribution

4.) Brush phyllo-wrapped Brie with butter

5.) Cover & refrigerate

6.) Before serving, place the phyllo-wrapped cheese in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 425 degree oven 8-12 minutes or until golden.

7.) Let stand 10 minutes.

8.) Garnish with optional dill and fruit if desired. Serve with crackers.