Brie en Croute du Figue

Have you ever developed a relationship with food that left you careless for all other worldly possessions; left simply in a state of culinary ecstasy? That's what happened to my friend and I as soon as our latest experiment touched our lips. We took one bite, looked at each other, and sank deep into the couch, unable to move for at least 10 minutes--basking in pure seduction. That is my Brie en Croute du Figue.

What you'll need:

• 8oz brie cheese wheel
• 1 puff pastry sheet
• Fig spread
• 1 egg
• French baguette
• Apples (granny smith and fuji work perfectly)
• Blackberries (optional)

Directions: Preheat over to 400 degrees. Follow instructions for use on pastry sheet. Once thawed, add an ample amount of fig spread to the middle of the pastry sheet. Spread in a circle the same size of the wheel of brie, then place the brie on top of the fig spread. Fold the sides of the pastry sheet up around the brie and pinch shut. Pull away any extra dough and set aside for decoration. Beat the egg and lather on top of the punched dough. Turn the brie over and place on baking sheet. Use the extra dough to make any design you deem appropriate. Once the decoration is applied, use more of the beaten egg to coat the whole wheel. Place in the oven (fig side on top) and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before eating. Cut up the french bread and apples (and blackberries) for dipping. Cut a wedge out of the brie wheel to allow the mixture to seep out...and enjoy (and you will!)

Serves 4-6 (or in my case, 2)