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Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

Our Baked Brie recipe is so easy to make with a wheel of brie cheese and jam baked in a puff pastry. It's the perfect party appetizer that's equally impressive and easy.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rest
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 310 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 8 oz brie cheese wheel*
  • 1 heet puff pastry
  • egg wash: 1 egg white + 1 Tbsp water
Topping Options:
  • 3 Tablespoons jam , any flavor, preserves, cranberry sauce, or fig butter
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Chopped Pecans , pistachios or walnuts
  • ½ teaspoon fresh Rosemary , or fresh thyme, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon honey , or maple syrup
  • sea salt , flaky

Instructions

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  1. Thaw puff pastry: Remove puff pastry from the fridge 30 minutes before assembling, to allow it to thaw. Keep brie refrigerated until assembly. 
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Roll out puff pastry: Remove the puff pastry from its packaging and place it on a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to gently roll it into an 11x11 inch square. Place puff pastry on a piece of parchment paper.
  4. Add brie and toppings: Place brie cheese wheel in the center. I like to thinly slice the top layer of rind off, but that’s optional, as the rind is edible. Add jam, smoothing into an even layer, followed by nuts, rosemary, and a drizzle of honey if desired. Add a sprinkle of flakey salt if desired.
  5. Wrap: Pull one corner of the puff pastry up and over the cheese and toppings. Brush the top of that corner with a thin layer of egg wash. Pull the next corn up and fold it over the puff pastry, sealing them together. (The egg wash will help stick the puff pastry together). Brush the top with egg wash. Repeat with the other corners, smoothing the pastry evenly around the cheese. Brush the entire outside with egg wash.
  6. Bake: Use a sharp knife to make a few shallow slits in the top of the pastry, for steam to escape. Place wrapped brie on the parchment paper, on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve: Place a small knife or spoon next to the brie for serving. Serve with apple slices, grapes, figs, and some crackers and baguette slices for spreading the melty cheese.

Notes

  • Brie: Keep brie refrigerated until assembly. Double cream or triple cream will work for this recipe, or substitute Camembert for brie. You can use a bigger or smaller amount of brie, and adjust the recipe/toppings as needed. 
  • Puff Pastry: One of the things I do not make from scratch, because (ask most chefs and they’ll tell you) frozen is just as good. You’ll only use one sheet for this recipe, so save the other for another time.
  • To Reheat Baked Brie: The brie will stay melty for about 15 minutes, but spreadable for about 30 minutes. Reheat leftovers in the microwave for just a few seconds, or in a warm oven for a few minutes until spreadable again.
  • To Reheat Baked Brie: The brie will stay melty for about 15 minutes, but spreadable for about 30 minutes. Reheat leftovers in the microwave for just a few seconds, or in a warm oven for a few minutes until spreadable again.
  • Gluten Free or No Puff Pastry: Omit the puff pastry and don't cut off the top rind of the brie. Place whole brie wheel on parchment paper, on a sheet pan or in a baking dish and bake at 375°F for about 15 minutes, or until the center feels melted inside. Serve topped with honey or jam, and crushed nuts.
  • Make Ahead Instructions: The whole baked brie can be assembled and wrapped in puff pastry ahead of time, but don't brush the egg wash on top until right before baking. Wrap the assembled brie tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days (depending on the freshness of the brie).
  • Reheating Instructions: This delicious baked brie with jam will stay melty for about 15 minutes and spreadable for about 30 minutes. You can rewarm it in the microwave for a few seconds or in the oven on warm for a few minutes until it's a spreadable consistency again.

Nutrition Information

Calories 310kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 257mg (11%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 170IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310

% Daily Value*

Calories 310kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 257mg 11%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 170IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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