Brie and Fig Preserve Pie Bites - Food & Drink - msn

By luvs2cook

Ingredients

• 2 sheets frozen, ready-made 9-inch pie crust, thawed but still cold
• 4 ounces brie cheese, cut into 1/4-by-1-inch pieces, cold
• 1 jar fig preserves
• 1 egg, beaten
• Splash of milk

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from msn.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a 3-inch diameter cookie cutter (or jar top), cut out circles of pie crust and place them on a parchment paper- or Silpat-lined baking sheet. Put them in the refrigerator or freezer for 2 minutes to refirm the dough.

Remove dough circles from fridge. In the center of every other piece of dough, put a 1/4-by-1-inch piece of cheese. On each top of the cheese, dollop 1 teaspoon of fig preserves. On empty dough circles, cut a large 1-inch "X" with a knife (this will help steam escape during cooking). Place dough circles on top of cheese-covered dough circles. Use your fingers to pinch the edges until they are sealed all around. Return tray to the refrigerator or freezer for 2 minutes to refirm the dough.

Remove tray from fridge. Whisk together egg and milk to create an egg wash. With each dough circle, use a fork to firmly press a crimp pattern around the edges (this also helps to seal the pastry shut). Brush tops of each pastry with egg wash. Bake for the recommended time on your pie crust box, or until pie is flaky and golden brown, approximately 22-25 minutes. Let sit for a few minutes, and then serve immediately while warm.