PILLSBURY BAKED BRIE RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate dough crosswise into 2 sections. Press dough to form 2 squares, firmly pressing perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut crosswise into 2 sections. Press dough to form 2 squares.
• Cut corners off both dough squares and reserve to use for cutouts. Place 1 dough round on cookie sheet. Cut cheese crosswise into 2 equal layers. Place bottom half of cheese on center of dough circle on cookie sheet. Spread cranberry sauce over cheese. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Top with remaining cheese half. Bring dough up around side of cheese, pressing and pinching dough.
• With small cookie or canapé cutter, cut shapes from reserved corners of dough; set aside. Place remaining dough on top of cheese round. Press dough evenly around side of cheese. Brush dough with beaten egg. Top with cutouts; brush with additional beaten egg.
• Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 15 minutes before serving. To serve, place warm pastry-wrapped cheese on platter. Arrange fruit around cheese.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; starting in center, press into 12x9-inch rectangle. If using crescent dough: Unroll dough into 1 large rectangle; press into 12x9-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal.
• Cut dough into 12 squares. Gently press each square into ungreased mini muffin cup, shaping edges to form rim 1/4 inch above top of cup.
• With sharp knife, carefully remove rind from cheese. Cut cheese into 12 pieces; place in dough-lined cups. Spoon jelly evenly over cheese. Sprinkle with walnuts.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups. Serve warm.