Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of baked Brie wrapped in a flaky puff pastry, topped with sweet jam and nuts. This elegant appetizer is perfect for entertaining or as a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Baked Brie:
- 1 wheel of Brie cheese (8 ounces)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1/4 cup raspberry or apricot jam
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- crackers or sliced baguette (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and place the Brie in the center.
- Add toppings: Spread jam on the Brie, sprinkle with nuts if desired.
- Wrap the Brie: Fold the pastry over the Brie, sealing the edges.
- Brush with egg wash: Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let it rest before serving warm with crackers or bread.
Notes
- Try adding fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.
- Substitute honey for jam for a different sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
