Description
A simple recipe for baking brie wrapped in puff pastry and topped with fig jam, perfect as an elegant party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13-ounce) wheel of brie cheese, cold
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup fig jam
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Cut the sheet into a square large enough to fully enclose the wheel of brie.
- Place the cold brie wheel in the center of the pastry square.
- Spread the fig jam evenly over the top surface of the brie wheel.
- Bring the corners of the pastry up and over the brie, meeting in the center. Trim any excess pastry, leaving just enough to seal the edges completely. Pinch the seams firmly to seal the pastry around the cheese.
- Flip the wrapped brie seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the entire surface of the pastry evenly with the egg wash. If using, sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. The cheese inside should be fully melted.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with crackers or sliced apples.
Notes
- For a non-soggy bottom when using pastry, ensure the brie is cold when wrapping and bake immediately on parchment paper.
- If you prefer a simpler presentation without pastry, place the brie wheel on an oven-safe dish, top with jam, and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes until soft.
- For a savory topping, substitute the fig jam with 2 tablespoons of softened butter mixed with 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of wheel
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 75