Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

Name: Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 frozen puff pastry, thawed (1/2 package); 1 (8 ounce) round brie cheese; 1/4 cup fig jam; 1/4 cup toasted walnuts (optional); 1 egg, beaten; coarse sugar (optional)

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If you're looking for the easiest appetizer ever that will please a crowd, then look no further than this baked brie in puff pastry with fig jam.

close-up of baked brie in puff pastry cut into

I love appetizers that are great for sharing with others - from beer cheese dip to pepperoni bread to pesto hummus to Cajun crab dip. But one of my favorites involves brie.

I've had different versions of baked brie over the years and they never disappoint. You can use a variety of frozen doughs to wrap it in, whether it's puff pastry, phyllo dough or pie crust.

Oh and can use different brie cheeses as well, depending on if you like something mild or something that's more buttery. You really can't go wrong!

But what really can alter the tastes is you can use whatever type of jam you'd like. I usually go with fig or apricot, but any jam would work great. You could even add some sliced almonds or crushed walnuts inside. The combinations really are endless.

As I said the best thing about this baked brie, is it uses almost no ingredients and is prepped in a minute. From there, you just let the oven to the work!

I've made this baked brie for countless parties and it's always been a hit. And your guests won't even realize it took you only 5 minutes to prep before throwing in the oven. Well if they've made it themselves, they might but either way, trust me you won't regret giving it a try.

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Ingredient Notes
Ingredient Swaps
Step-by-Step Photos
FAQs
Serving Options
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
Other Appetizer Recipes
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

overhead shot of puff pastry baked brie on plate

Ingredient Notes

Puff pastry - used to encase the cheese and add texture.
Brie cheese - has the right consistency where it is gooey but stays together as it is heated.
Fig jam - adds a sweet, yet mildly fruity flavor which complements the cheese.
Walnuts - gives some crunch and flavor.
Egg - helps the puff pastry achieve a deep golden brown color.

Ingredient Swaps

Like any recipe, you can mix up some of the ingredients. Some variations include:

While I'm partial to puff pastry, crescent roll dough works great as well. It will just be slightly sweeter. Sheets of phyllo dough or pie dough work great too.
There are so many types of brie out there. Some are mild, some have a buttery flavor and some taste like mushrooms. Use your favorite or replace with camembert or explorateur cheese.
Fig jam is my go-to but use your favorite jam, from apricot to pear to apple. You could even try my homemade apple and pear jam.
I like walnuts for the added crunch, but pecans or almonds are good substitutes.

Step-by-Step Photos

process shots of placing cheese in puff pastry as well as jam and walnuts

Lay the puff pastry in the center of a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the brie in the middle. Top brie with the jam and walnuts.

process shots of folding up puff pastry around cheese and baking

Fold the pastry together to cover the cheese and brush with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with some sugar and bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes.

FAQs

What is Brie Cheese?

Brie is a soft, butter, French cow's milk. It is in a shape of a circle with a rind of white mold. The taste can range from mild to pungent and yes its rind is edible.

Use an 8 oz wheel for this recipe as a wedge is more difficult to wrap.

Can I Use Something Other than Puff Pastry?

Yes you can also use phyllo dough, pie crust or crescent roll dough. Phyllo dough and crescent roll dough is a little lighter and gets crispier as they're much thinner than puff pastry.

Pie crust is pretty similar to puff pastry. but you can't go wrong with any of them. Baking times will just vary depending on what you use.

Do I Cut Off the Rind?

If you are worried about appearance, you can cut the top of the rind off so the puff pastry won't pull away when you cut into it.

I prefer to keep the rind on however. The rind helps keep all of the cheese from melting out as well.

How Do I Keep the Cheese from Leaking Out?

I mentioned above but one key is to keep the rind. The other is to brush the pastry with beaten egg so it glues together. Even with that, you might see some cheese leak out. Don't worry, it tastes the same!

Can I Make Ahead?

This baked brie in puff pastry is best right out of the oven.

However you can assemble ahead of time. Just wrap the brie in the puff pastry and place in some foil lined with cooking spray so it doesn't stick. You can keep in the fridge for up to 2 days before brushing with the egg wash and baking as directed.

Serving Options

There are some many options with what you can serve with baked brie:

Bread - I'm partial to toasted crostini
Crackers – use whatever cracker you like
Nuts - walnuts, almonds, pecans
Fruit – apples, pears, grapes
Charcuterie – salami, prosciutto, pepperoni

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

Allow the puff pastry to thaw to room temperature before using.
Use quality brie cheese as it is the star of this appetizer.
You can replace the fig jam with another jam that you enjoy like apricot or apple jam.
Toasted nuts add another texture that put this baked brie over the top.

overhead shot of baked brie in puff pastry cut into

Other Appetizer Recipes

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