Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Baked brie in puff pastry is a holiday staple for a reason! This effortlessly scrumptious appetizer recipe requires minimal prep and pairs wonderfully with crackers, apple slices, and fresh vegetables.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 261kcal
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (defrosted - and rolled out)
- 8 ounces brie wheel
- 4 tablespoons prune spread (or any jam you like)
- 3 tablespoons pecans (or any nut
- 1 egg (plus 2 tablespoons milk for egg wash - this is optional)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon pecans (optional topping)
Instructions
- Take puff pastry sheet out of freezer at least 40 minutes before starting. When puff pastry has defrosted, either take a rolling pin to smooth it out or leave as is.1 sheet puff pastry
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Cover a small jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Lay puff pastry flat on the jelly roll pan.
- Unwrap wheel of brie and place it in the middle of the pastry.8 ounces brie wheel
- Slather jam on brie and sprinkle pecans on top. Pull ends of pastry up over the brie and seal it as best you can.4 tablespoons prune spread, 3 tablespoons pecans
- For the egg wash, crack egg in bowl, add two tablespoons of milk and whisk until combined.1 egg
- Take a pastry brush and paint the egg on the pastry.
- Bake for 25 - 30 minutes.
- Place brie on serving dish and sprinkle more pecans on top. Pour as much maple syrup on top.1 tablespoon pecans, 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- Gather crackers or bread for the brie and cut the cheese in half.
- Eat
- Smile
- Enjoy
Notes
I didn't add the time it takes to defrost the puff pastry, which would add 40 minutes.
Helpful tips
- Take the sheet of puff pastry out of the freezer around 40 minutes before you begin the recipe, so it can thaw.
- At around 20 minutes, check the pastry to see if you can unfold it without breaking it and when it's ready, do so.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the pastry a little. This will make it slightly bigger and help get rid of the folds. (It doesn't always get rid of them, but it will smooth the dough out.)
- Use an egg wash if you want the pastry to turn a shiny golden brown color. Without the egg wash, the finished pastry won't have that golden glow.
- This recipe calls for pecans but use whichever nut you prefer or none at all.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg