Brie and Sweet Onion Pastries

I snagged this recipe from my greatest inspiration when it comes to hostessing - my Mama :) She is an excellent cook, and she loves to throw parties and try new recipes. She made this particular appetizer at a party a few years ago and I kept talking about it for years until she finally made it again for me last summer. I started making it regularly and now all my girlfriends expect it when I entertain. It's incredibly easy to make - and even easier to eat!

Ingredients:

 

2 onions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp butter

2 tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp white wine vinegar

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
4 oz brie, softened, rind removed
1-2 tsp caraway seeds

1 egg
2 tsp water

Directions:
 
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees C. Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, brown sugar, and white wine vinegar. Saute until onions are soft and translucent.
 
In the meantime, roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. You'll want your pastry to be approximately the size of an 8 x 10 sheet of paper.

Once the onions are finished, let them cool in a bowl to room temperature. Spread the cheese over the entire surface of the puff pastry. Add the onions to the top of the cheese, and then sprinkle with the caraway seeds.

Roll the long sides of the puff pastry inward so they meet at the middle. Slice the roll approximately every 1/2 inch to create individual pastries. Place the slices on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

Beat the egg with water, and then brush this egg wash on the slices. Place the baking sheet in the fridge for at least 15 minutes for the dough to firm. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the pastry turns golden brown.

Now you are ready to serve! You'll want to cool the pastries before you serve them, as they will fall apart easily if you try to serve the piping hot. They taste fantastic at room temperate so no worries there!