Warm and creamy cheese, melted in flaky puff pastry and topped with fruit jam and toasted nuts. Baked Brie with Puff Pastry is one of my favorite appetizers to serve during the holidays and all year long!
Crackersgrapes, apples, and bread slices for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Unwrap the round of brie and cut the top of the wheel off to expose the cheese inside.
Roll out the puff pastry slightly.
Place the brie in the center of the puff pastry.
Cover the top of the brie with the jam.
Carefully wrap the puff pastry up and over the brie.
Place in an oven safe baking dish.
Brush with the beaten egg.
Sprinkle it with brown sugar and nuts.
Place the fresh herbs around the cheese.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown.
Remove and place on a serving tray.
Let cool for 5-10 minutes or the cheese will be very hot.
Garnish with fresh herbs.
Serve with crackers, grapes, apples, and bread slices.
Notes
If using a smaller dish, try lining it with parchment paper to make it easier to transfer to a serving platter. A small cast iron skillet works well too.
Try either a full wheel of brie or a smaller wedge, depending on your preference.
Before baking, allow the brie to reach room temperature.
Leave the top of the brie intact and simply make hashmarks on it using a sharp knife.
If you prefer a savory twist, consider serving it with toppings like tomato bacon jam or caramelized onions.
Garnish with herbs like fresh thyme.
Use any excess dough to make shapes with a cookie cutter and decorate the outside of the pastry.
Substitute crescent roll dough, or phyllo dough for the sheet of puff pastry.