Description
A decadent appetizer featuring creamy Brie cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round of Brie cheese (8–12 ounces)
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries or apricots)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme for garnish – optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Place the round of Brie in the center of the pastry and drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts and dried fruit over the cheese.
- Fold the pastry around the cheese and seal the seams.
- Transfer the wrapped Brie onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the pastry with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs, and enjoy!
Notes
Great served with crackers or slices of baguette. Customize with chocolate or flavored honey for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg