Description
Baked brie with jam is a warm and gooey delight, perfect for gatherings. This easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer combines creamy cheese and sweet jam for a memorable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheese:
- 1 wheel brie cheese (approximately 8 oz)
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup jam (such as apricot, raspberry, or fig)
For the Crust:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
For the Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out your puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until about half an inch thick.
- 3. Assemble Your Ingredients: Place the wheel of brie in the center of the pastry sheet. Spoon your chosen jam generously on top.
- 4. Wrap It Up: Fold the edges of the pastry over the cheese and jam, pinching them tightly to seal. Flip it seam-side down onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 5. Brush with Egg Wash: Whisk together the egg and water. Brush this mixture over your wrapped brie for a golden finish.
- 6. Bake and Enjoy: Bake in your preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed up. Allow it to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg