Brie From Here Puffs and Vacherin Fri-Charco
Ingredients
Puff stuffing
- 1 leek, finely sliced
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) fennel bulb, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) breadcrumbs
- 175 g (3/4 cup) Brie From Here, rind removed, cut into small cubes
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) Vacherin Fri-Charco, grated
- 8 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 5 ml (1 tsp.) green pepper (optional)*
- Salt and ground pepper
Puffs
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) melted butter
- 9 sheets of filo dough
Preparation
In a bowl, mix leek, shallot, fennel, garlic, eggs, breadcrumbs, cheeses, mint and green pepper. Season and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush melted butter on a sheet of filo dough. Place another sheet of dough on the first, brush with butter and cover with a third sheet. Cut the three superimposed sheets into 4 sections. At the centre of each, place 60 ml (1/4 cup) of the stuffing. Fold the dough into a small bundle, then brush with butter. Place bundles on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve as an appetizer with a glass of vegetable juice.
*If you use the green pepper, omit the ground pepper.
Portions 4
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
25 minutes
Accompaniments
These lighter wines are known for their simple fruity scents, their refreshing quality and their subtle tannins. They should be enjoyed in their youth.
© Société des alcools du Québec, Montréal, 2007, 2012