SUPER EASY MINI STRAWBERRY, BRIE AND CREAM CHEESE GALETTES

If you’re looking for unique cuisine to perk up a weekend breakfast or a brunch buffet, these buttery pastries are the perfect complement to a morning meal.

INGREDIENTS

2 eggs

2 tablespoons water

All-purpose flour for dusting

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed and chilled

6 ounces brie

6 ounces cream cheese

4 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced

1/2 cup sugar

2 teaspoons almond extract or

vanilla extract

Zest of 1 orange

2 tablespoons cornstarch

Coarse sugar for sprinkling

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and water to create an egg wash.

2. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the long sides of each puff pastry to create even squares, about 12" x 12". Cut each sheet of puff pastry into four equal squares. Place all eight squares onto parchment-lined baking sheets.

3. Cut the brie and cream cheese into small cubes about the size of dice. Drop half of the brie and cream cheese cubes equally into the center of each pastry square.

4. In a medium bowl, mix together the strawberries with the sugar, almond extract, orange zest and cornstarch. Equally spoon strawberry mixture into the center of each pastry square. Drop the remaining brie and cream cheese cubes equally among the pastries, over the strawberries. Fold the edges of each pastry over the fruit and cheese and crimp to form a round shape. Brush the top of each pastry with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

5. Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the pastries are golden brown and the center is bubbling. Once done, transfer the pastries to a wire rack to cool.