Holiday Brie en Croute - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Holiday Brie en Croute
Servings: 12
Lunch

This Holiday Brie en Croute is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
This pastry-wrapped soft cheese, topped with cranberries, apricots and almonds, is great for the holidays but it can also be served year-round.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp. water
  • 1/2 package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)
  • 1/2 c. apricot preserves or seedless raspberry jam
  • 1/3 c. dried cranberries
  • 1/4 c. Toasted sliced almonds
  • 1 Brie cheese round
  • 1 package Pepperidge Farm® Entertaining Quartet Distinctive Crackers

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.
  2. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 14-inch square. Spread the preserves on the pastry to within 2 inches of the edge. Sprinkle with the cranberries and almonds. Place the cheese in the center of the pastry. Fold the pastry up over the cheese to cover. Trim the excess pastry and press to seal. Brush the seam with the egg mixture. Place seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Decorate with the pastry scraps, if desired. Brush with the egg mixture.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Let stand for 45 minutes. Serve with the crackers.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Holiday Brie en Croute recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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