Yields 12 servings
Active Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups brandy
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tsp minced fresh thyme
• 1 refrigerated pie pastry
• 6 oz Buholzer Brothers® Havarti Cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine the brandy, cranberries, and thyme in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a bowl. Cool for 15 minutes.
3. Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. 
4. Stir Havarti into cranberry mixture. Spoon cranberry mixture in the center of pastry to within 2 inches of edges. Fold pastry edges up over filling. (Center will be uncovered.) Brush pastry with egg wash.
5. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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