Description
An impressive yet simple appetizer featuring creamy Brie cheese baked in flaky puff pastry, complemented by sweet jam and crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round Brie cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/4 cup of your favorite jam (like cranberry, raspberry, or fig)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- Optional: Fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Place the Brie in the center of the puff pastry.
- Spoon the jam generously on top of the cheese.
- Scatter the chopped nuts over the jam.
- Fold the corners of the puff pastry over the Brie.
- Whisk together the egg and water to create your egg wash.
- Brush the egg wash over the pastry.
- Place the wrapped Brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh fruit. For a vegan version, opt for a plant-based cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg