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Easy Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Fig Jam

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Create an impressive, gourmet appetizer with this simple baked brie in puff pastry recipe. You get warm, gooey melted cheese wrapped in flaky, golden pastry. It is perfect for holiday parties or any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) wheel Brie cheese, cold
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons fig jam (or raspberry preserves)
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash)
  • Optional: Chopped pecans or walnuts for topping
  • Optional: Honey for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. If the sheet is folded, gently roll it out to a rough square shape, about 10×10 inches.
  3. Place the cold wheel of Brie cheese in the center of the pastry.
  4. Spread the fig jam evenly over the top surface of the Brie wheel.
  5. Bring the edges of the puff pastry up and over the cheese, meeting in the center to fully enclose the Brie. Trim any excess pastry, leaving about a half-inch overlap. Pinch the seams firmly to seal the pastry completely.
  6. Carefully flip the pastry-wrapped cheese seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Brush the entire surface of the pastry package with the egg wash. If using nuts, sprinkle them over the top now.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with honey, if desired.

Notes

  • For a crispier bottom crust, you can place the wrapped brie on a wire rack set over the baking sheet before baking.
  • Serve this warm brie appetizer immediately with crackers, apple slices, or baguette pieces for dipping.
  • If you prefer a different flavor, substitute the fig jam with apricot preserves or cranberry sauce.

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