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Baked Brie En Croute
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Baked Brie En Croute

Buttery, flaky pastry wrapped around melty brie and baked to golden perfection, this easy baked brie en croute is the ultimate appetizer! Apples and pecans make this version the best.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Calories: 278 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 2 apple peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice, medium Gala
  • 1 tablespoon honey plus additional for drizzling, raw
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch sage ground
  • 1 Brie cheese cold from the refrigerator, 8-ounce round
  • 1 crescent roll dough 8-ounce can
  • 1 egg beaten with 2 teaspoons water to create an egg wash, large
  • ⅓ cup pecans roughly chopped
  • Cracker for serving (or just eat it with a fork, or baguette slices, toasted

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples, honey, salt, and sage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and most of the liquid has cooked away, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
  2. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the pecans onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and toast the pecans until they are darkened and fragrant (watch carefully so they do not burn!), about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately transfer the pecans to a small bowl or plate. Shake any pecan dust off the paper and return it to the pan (no need to wash it), then line it with parchment paper and keep handy.
  3. With a sharp knife, cut the brie in half horizontally through its center. Lift off the top and set it aside with the rind-side down and the gooey, cut-side up.
  4. Evenly spread one of the cut sides with about 1/2 cup of the sauteed apples.
  5. Sprinkle with half of the pecans.
  6. Place the other half of the brie back on top, sliced side down so you create a bit brie sandwich.
  7. Unroll the crescent dough and gently separate a seam such that you have 2 large, evenly sized squares. Pinch the inner seams of each square together. If any holes form, gently pinch them closed (don't worry if there are a few small ones; you'll have another chance at them).
  8. Set the brie in the center of one square.
  9. Place the second square on top of the brie. Some of the dough will overlap.
  10. Lift one corner of the bottom square up and over the top, then press gently to adhere. Working in a circle, lift up the next corner, pleating as you go. Continue all the way around until the brie is fully wrapped. Pinch together any holes. If at any point, the dough becomes tricky to handle, pop it into the refrigerator for a few minutes. (At this point, you can refrigerate or freeze it to bake later). Transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet and brush the top and sides all over with egg wash. If desired, use your dough scraps to decorate the top, then brush the scraps with egg wash (have fun with it! We'll be adding apples on top later anyway, so don't stress).
  11. Transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet and brush the top and sides all over with egg wash.
  12. Bake the brie until the pastry is golden all over and crisp, about 25 minutes, rotating 180℉ halfway through. Let it rest for 10 minutes (it's hard to wait, but if you don't the cheese will completely run everywhere). Transfer to a serving plate. Top with the remaining apples. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with the remaining pecans. Slice and enjoy with crackers and/or baguette slices.

Notes

  • TO MAKE AHEAD: You can prepare this baked brie en croute up to 2 weeks in advance. Assemble the pastry with the apples and brie as directed, but do not add the egg wash. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then freeze it for up to 1 month. When you're ready to bake, unwrap the pastry and place it (still frozen) on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with the egg wash, and bake at 350°F until the brie is hot and the pastry is golden, about 45 to 50 minutes.
  • TO STORE: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight storage container for up to 1 day.
  • TO REHEAT: Rewarm brie in a baking dish in the oven at 350°F.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 8) Calories 278kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Potassium 121mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 272IU (5%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 to 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 8)
Calories 278kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Potassium 121mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 272IU 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.