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Close-up of baked brie in puff pastry on a grey plate.

Baked Brie Wrapped in Puff Pastry

Indulge in the creamy goodness of baked brie encased in flaky puff pastry. This elegant appetizer is perfect for any occasion and sure to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 oz brie cheese wheel
  • 1 puff pastry sheet thawed
  • 5 slices cured beef
  • 3-4 tbsp fig jam
  • 1 beaten egg
  • fresh thyme optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place puff pastry on sheet pan and add three slices of cured beef in the middle.
  3. Place brie in the middle of the cured beef and score the top with cross hatch marks.
  4. Add fig jam on top of your brie.
  5. Wrap brie in the cured beef and add an extra slice on top of the fig jam.
  6. Wrap like a cheese present in the puff pastry (cut off extra pastry if needed).
  7. Add egg wash to the outside of the puff pastry.
  8. Cut a few shallow slits on top of the puff pastry.
  9. Place in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Serve with crackers or a baguette and enjoy warm!

Notes

For a sweeter flavor, drizzle honey over the brie before wrapping it in puff pastry.