BRIE CRISPS 
4 oz. brie cheese, room temp.
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, room temp.
2/3 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
2 generous dashes ground red pepper
1/8 tsp. salt
Paprika

Combine cheese and butter in processor and mix until creamy. Add flour, red pepper and salt; mix until dough almost forms a ball. Turn dough out onto large piece of plastic wrap and shape into loose cylinder, 2 inches in diameter. Wrap dough tightly in plastic and refrigerate 30 minutes. Roll dough into smooth even cylinder about 1 1/2 inches diameter and 8 inches long. Rewrap dough in plastic and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice cylinder into 1/4 inch thick slices. Arrange on baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown on edges. Cool on rack and sprinkle with paprika. Makes 3 dozen.

 

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