Description
A simple yet elegant appetizer made with warm, gooey brie cheese wrapped in pastry and baked until golden and melty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of brie cheese (about 8 oz)
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tablespoons of jam or preserves (e.g., fig, raspberry, or apricot)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- Optional: fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Place the brie wheel in the center of the pastry.
- Top the brie with jam and optional nuts or herbs.
- Fold the pastry over the brie, trimming any excess and sealing the edges.
- Brush the top with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Place the wrapped brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can make this ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Serve with crackers, apple slices, or a baguette.
- Try different jams for unique flavor combinations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of baked brie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg