Description
Creamy, melty Baked Brie in Puff Pastry brings gourmet French elegance to your table with minimal effort. Crisp golden pastry and oozing cheese create an irresistible appetizer that delights guests and makes entertaining simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed according to package instructions)
- 1 8-ounce (226 grams) wheel of Brie cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup fruit preserves (apricot, raspberry, or fig work well) or honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
Binding and Serving:
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Crackers, bread slices, or apple slices for serving
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Smooth out the puff pastry on a lightly dusted surface, creating an even texture.
- Position the Brie wheel centrally on the pastry, ensuring balanced placement.
- Generously drizzle fruit preserves or honey across the Brie’s surface.
- Scatter chopped nuts over the top if desired, adding a delightful crunch.
- Carefully envelop the Brie with the pastry, trimming excess dough and firmly sealing the edges.
- Gently transfer the wrapped cheese to the baking sheet, positioning the seam facing downward.
- Delicately brush the entire pastry surface with beaten egg, creating a glossy, golden exterior.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry achieves a rich, crisp golden-brown color.
- Allow the baked Brie to rest for 5-10 minutes, enabling the cheese to settle and cool slightly.
- Serve alongside an assortment of crackers, rustic bread, or crisp apple slices for a delectable appetizer experience.
Notes
- Select high-quality, creamy Brie at room temperature for optimal melting and spreading.
- Experiment with different fruit preserves like fig, raspberry, or apricot to create unique flavor profiles.
- Customize the recipe by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary before wrapping for an aromatic twist.
- For gluten-free options, substitute puff pastry with gluten-free alternatives or almond flour-based wrapping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg