Baked Brie with Raspberries {+ Part 2 Wknd Date}

Hi ladies!

Let's first chat about my dinner date on Friday with my girlfriend Jessie. Like I mentioned yesterday, we went to a cute, modern Italian restaurant called Luce.

I tweeted this picture of my O.O.T.N.

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Blouse and jeans: Forever 21, Boots: Charlotte Russe last year, Watch: Michael Kors, H&M wrap bracelet, messy floor in the background? c/o myself.

{if you're wondering why I'm not wearing my wedding ring, it's because they are getting redipped at my jewelers to get all shiny and sparkly:)}

Here we are sippin' on some vino....

Isn't she so purty?

I s'rsly love girl nights. Much needed for the soul, wouldn't you agree?

and of course, here's what we I devoured in record timing...

I got the margherita pizza {and obviously couldn't wait to take a bite for a pic} and Jessie got the lasagna. Both wonderful!

...and if you're wondering, only 1 slice of my pizza was left on my plate while half of Jessie's lasagna still remained. Some have self control...others don't. Lately, I do not. Yikes.

I had so much fun Jessie!

Can't wait until our next "date".

Moving forward, here is the amazing Baked Brie recipe I made over the weekend

 for my Pinterest inspired craft party.

Ok, so I realize I'm not a profesh food photographer {yet},

but I promise you, this appetizer is beyond delicious.

I was in a rush when I took this picture {and I had to use a wedge of brie instead of round} because I had two girlfriends that were waiting patiently to devour this, so this is the pic you get, sorry. I've been wanting to make a holiday variation of Baked Brie for a long time now. I knew I wanted to use raspberries {so good..am I right or am I right?} and when I stumbled upon this recipe from Bon Appetit, I knew it was the winner.

This is now my new favorite appetizer to make because it only took 20 minutes to prepare and it was gone in about 5 minutes after being served. This recipe is perfect to make around Thanksgiving or Christmas...I'm telling you, your family will love this and will want the recipe!

I'll shut up now.

Here you go.

Baked Brie with Raspberries

adapted from Bon Appetit

1/2 cup raspberry jam or preserves

1/4 cup fresh raspberries

1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary leaves

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

1 Brie round {I used a wedge because I couldn't find a round at the time}

1 large egg, beaten

Preheat oven to 400º.

Gently stir together jam, berries and rosemary in small bowl.  Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 12 inch square.  Cut rind off top of brie and discard.  Place brie on center of puff pastry, cut side up.  Spoon jam mixture on top. 

Fold pastry on top of brie {starting with two opposite sides, then the remaining two sides}.  Press along seams to seal. Brush pastry with beaten egg to glaze.  Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.  Let cool 20 minutes before serving.  Place on a platter and surround with crackers {I used Toasteds}.  You can also serve with apple slices.

Next time, I will shop around to find a brie round {instead of the wedge}, because it will obvioulsy make the appearance a little better. Overall, you need to try this appetizer.

yum x10.