Baked Brie in Puff Pastry (Brie en Croute)
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Baked Brie in Puff Pastry (Brie en Croute)
Description
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry (Brie en Croute) uses a puff pastry sheet rolled to 16 by 16 inches to completely encase a round Brie cheese. The Brie is topped evenly with cherry jam before wrapping, which imparts a fruity sweetness that contrasts with the rich cheese. The wrapped Brie is brushed with an egg wash made from egg and milk, then baked at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp.
After baking, the Brie en croute is garnished with candied pecans, dried cherries, and bourbon caramel sauce, which adds a rich and boozy sweetness, enhancing the flavor complexity. The puff pastry provides a flaky and buttery shell that contrasts with the soft, melted Brie inside, while the cherry jam and toppings add depth through sweetness and texture variations.
This dish is ideal for serving as a warm appetizer or party snack. It pairs well with crusty bread or crackers for spreading and can be prepared ahead by assembling the wrapped Brie a day early without baking or glazing. The baked Brie should be refrigerated if kept for a few days and reheated gently covered with foil to retain its softness without burning the pastry.
Smaller Brie rounds can be substituted if preferred, and the cherry jam can be swapped with other jam or preserves, though omitting dried cherries is recommended if doing so. "Croute" refers to the crust, highlighting the importance of the puff pastry in this classic preparation.
Ingredients
- 1/3 puff pastry recipe
- 1 Brie cheese 6 inch round
- ¼ cup cherry jam
- 1 egg large
- 1 tablespoon milk whole
- ¼ candied pecans recipe
- ½ caramel recipe
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Roll out the puff pastry until it is a 16”x16” square on a clean, lightly floured surface.
- Place the brie in the center of the puff pastry.
- Evenly spread the jam on top of the brie.
- Grab the top left corner of the puff pastry and fold it diagonally over the brie cheese.
- Next, move to the right of the fold and fold it over the first fold and continue the same gesture around the brie cheese until it’s wrapped up and enclosed. Place on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl.
- Brush the top and sides of the brie in puff pastry in the egg wash and bake at 400° for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Once the caramel is done, remove the pot from the cooktop and whisk in the bourbon until combined. Garnish Brie en croute with candied pecans, bourbon caramel, and dried cherries.
Notes
- The Brie en croute can be assembled a day ahead without the egg wash and baking, then refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Store the baked Brie wrapped in puff pastry in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days; it does not freeze well.
- Reheat slices of baked Brie covered with foil at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes until warmed and cheese is melted.
- Consider using smaller Brie rounds if needed and swap the cherry jam for your preferred preserves, skipping dried cherries if you do.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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