Description
This Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is an elegant yet simple appetizer featuring creamy brie cheese wrapped in buttery puff pastry and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, holidays, or cozy nights, this decadent dish combines luxury, texture, and ease in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-ounce) wheel of brie cheese
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- ¼ cup fruit preserves (fig, raspberry, or apricot – optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Parchment paper for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry into a 10×10-inch square (if not pre-rolled).
- Assemble the Brie: Place the brie in the center of the pastry. If using preserves, spread on top of the cheese and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
- Wrap and Seal: Fold pastry corners over the brie and seal edges gently. Use trimmings for decorative cutouts if desired.
- Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk the egg with water and brush evenly over the pastry.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until pastry is golden brown and puffed. Remove and rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Serve warm with crackers, sliced fruit, or toasted bread.
Notes
- Chill the brie slightly before wrapping to make it easier to handle and help maintain shape.
- Seal pastry edges well to prevent leaks during baking.
- Don’t overfill with jam or nuts; use a thin layer to avoid sogginess.
- Decorative cutouts made from leftover pastry add a beautiful touch.
- Reheat leftovers in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10–15 minutes; avoid microwaving.
- Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate unbaked brie up to 24 hours, or freeze and bake straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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