Cranberry & Toasted Almond Brie En Croute

• egg↗1
• tablespoon water↗1
• sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed↗1
• cup whole berry cranberry sauce, mashed and divided1⁄2
• cup Fisher Dried Sweetened Cranberries, divided↗1⁄4
• cup Fisher Chef's Naturals Slivered Almonds, toasted and divided↗1⁄2
• (8 ounce) round brie cheese (about 4 inches in diameter)↗1
• assorted cracker

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F Spread almonds in one layer on ungreased shallow baking pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Set aside.

2. 2

   Reheat oven to 400°F.

3. 3

   In small bowl whisk egg and water; set aside. Unfold pastry sheet on lightly floured surface into a 12-inch square. Cut off corners to make a circle.

4. 4

   Spread cranberry sauce in center of circle the same size as Brie round. Top with 2 tablespoons each of cranberries and toasted almonds.

5. 5

   Place Brie over mixture. Repeat layering with remaining cranberry sauce, cranberries and 2 tablespoons almonds.

6. 6

   Brush edge of the circle with egg mixture. Fold pastry up over cheese to cover. Trim any excess pastry; press to seal. Brush seam with egg mixture. Place seam side up onto baking sheet.

7. 7

   Brush with egg mixture; sprinkle with ¼ cup almonds that have been coarsely chopped.

8. 8

   Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is soft and just begins to melt. Allow pastry to cool 30 minutes before serving. Serve with assorted crackers.