Clonakilty Blackpudding and baked Brie pie

Serves: 4 • Prep Time: • Cook Time: 40 minutes

If you’re looking to impress your guests then look no further than this delicious tasting Clonakilty Blackpudding and baked Brie pastry pie. You’ll certainly be the host with the most with this savoury treat! Perfect for sharing and simple to make, why not give this delectable dish a try?

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

4 x 1cm thick slices of Clonakilty Blackpudding

Plain flour (for rolling)

1 x 375g sheet of puff pastry

1 x 150g round of Brie or Camembert

3 tbsp apricot jam

1 large egg (beaten)

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the Clonakilty Blackpudding for 3-4 minutes each side, then transfer to a plate and allow to cool.

2. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6 with a rack in the middle position. Line a baking tray with parchment and set aside.

3. Dust your work surface lightly with flour and roll out the puff pastry.

4. Cut one square bigger than the cheese by about 3cm on all sides and cut a circle around the same size as the cheese.

5. Slice the round of Brie in half horizontally to make two equal rounds. Place one in the middle of the pastry square, cut side-up. Spread with one tablespoon of the apricot jam and crumble over the Clonakilty Blackpudding.

6. Add the second circle of Brie, cut side-down. Spread the top thickly with the remaining jam.

7. Place the circle of pastry on top of the cheese and fold up the pastry square to cover the sides. Crimp together around the top edge to enclose the Brie. Gently press the edges against the Brie and neaten up the sides.

8. Transfer the wrapped Brie to the baking tray. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes, or until you’re ready to bake and serve.

9. Brush the top and sides of the pastry all over with the beaten egg and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the pastry is deep golden brown.

10. Allow to cool for 6 to 8 minutes, then use the parchment paper to transfer to a serving plate.

11. Serve warm with sliced baguette or crackers.

A big thanks to our friends at Easy Food Magazine for this delicious recipe.

Clonakilty Blackpudding and baked Brie pie