Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface roll out puff pastry until pastry is large enough to wrap around the wheel of brie

Step 3

In a greased rimmed baking dish or pie pan set puff pastry in the center and arrange brie in the middle

Step 4

Top brie with pecans, brown sugar and black pepper

Step 5

Carefully fold corners into the center as shown in the photos above and pinch to close

Step 6

In a small bowl beat egg along with 2 tbsp water

Step 7

Using a pastry brush, coat the outside of the puff pastry

Step 8

Bake on center rack for 35-40 minutes, or until crust is a deep golden brown

Step 9

Serve warm with crackers or fruit