Baked brie in puff pastry
This baked brie in puff pastry that makes for a lovely appetizer to be served as finger food or an appetizer for any occasion. And why not add some sweet or savory ingredients for even more flavor.
Main ingredients:
 | Brie cheese wheel |
 | puff pastry crust dough |
 | Egg |
Optional savory ingredients:
 | Pine nuts |
 | Pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought) |
 | Pistachios |
 | Fresh herbs (thyme, basic, and rosemary) |
 | Chilli flakes |
Optional sweet ingredients:
 | Fig jam |
 | Honey |
 | Cranberry sauce |
 | Raspberry jam |
While we always love a good gooey cheese appetizer, this baked brie wrapped in a puff pastry takes it to a whole other level. It is an appetizer designed to impress!
The surprise in the middle is of course the French cheese known as brie, but it is also the flaky puff pastry that can be used to scoop up all that creamy cheese.
You can serve it with baguette and toasted bread, but it is the crispy puff pastry that really makes it feel like comfort food. The combination of warm, melted brie cheese and puff pastry creates a perfect balance of flavor and texture.
This dish is also very versatile and can be served with a variety of accompaniments, from fruit and crackers to nuts and wine. There are all sorts of optional ingredients that you can use inside the brie cheese, to take it to a whole other level.
From spicy chilli flakes to sweet fig jam, you can adapt it to your own taste. (I’m using fig jam in my version.).
Whether you are looking for a snack, hosting a dinner party or just want to enjoy a special treat with family and friends, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 brie cheese wheel
- 1 puff pastry crust dough
- 1 egg
Optional Sweet Toppings
- fig jam
- honey
- cranberry sauce
- raspberry jam
Optional Savory Toppings
- fresh herbs eg. thyme, basic, and rosemary
- pesto sauce
- pistachios
- pinenuts
- chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C /400°F.
- Remove the plastic and paper packaging and place the brie cheese in a plate.
- With a knife, cut the brie horizontally into two halves.
- Add the toppings onto one side of the brie cheese, and cover with the other half of the brie, like a sandwich.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg with one tablespoon of water to make an eggwash.
- Roll out the puff pastry dough onto a large baking tray.
- Place the brie wheel in the middle of the puff pastry dough.
- Wrap the puff pastry dough over the dough, folding the corners so that they cover the brie entirely.
- Brush the eggwash onto the outside of the puff pastry for a golden brown crust.
- Bake in the oven for approximately 35 minutes or until the puff pastry looks nice and golden.
- Remove from the oven and serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
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Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.