Description
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is a delightful dish that combines creamy cheese with flaky pastry, making it a favorite at gatherings.
Ingredients
- Brie cheese: An 8 oz round of Brie
- Puff pastry: One sheet of thawed puff pastry
- Fruit preserves: A 1/4 cup of your favorite fruit preserves
- Chopped nuts: 1/4 cup of walnuts or pecans
- Egg wash: One beaten egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Place the round of Brie cheese in the center of the puff pastry and spread the fruit preserves over the cheese.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top and fold the edges of the pastry over the Brie, sealing it tightly.
- Place the wrapped Brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with the beaten egg, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving warm with crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
- Choose quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Thaw puff pastry properly to avoid stickiness.
- Don’t overfill the pastry to prevent bursting.
- Let the Baked Brie rest after baking for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Baked Brie, Puff Pastry, Appetizer, Cheese