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The Easiest Elegant Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Fig Jam

Close-up of a flaky baked brie in puff pastry, oozing melted brie cheese and topped with fig jam.
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Welcome to My Kitchen! This baked brie in puff pastry recipe delivers a show-stopping appetizer that looks gourmet but is secretly super simple to make. You get a crispy outside and a warm, gooey cheese center, perfect for any holiday gathering or party.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie cheese, cold
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
  • 2 tablespoons fruit preserves (fig jam or apricot jam work well)
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Optional: Honey for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. If using, lightly toast the chopped nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
  3. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into a square large enough to fully enclose the wheel of Brie.
  4. Place the cold Brie wheel in the center of the pastry. Spread the fruit preserves evenly over the top of the Brie. If using nuts, sprinkle them over the jam.
  5. Bring the edges of the puff pastry up and over the Brie, meeting in the middle. Pinch the seams together firmly to seal the cheese completely inside the pastry. Trim any excess dough.
  6. Place the wrapped Brie, seam-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Brush the entire surface of the pastry package with the egg wash. This helps it turn golden brown. If you like, score a decorative pattern lightly on top with the tip of a sharp knife, being careful not to cut all the way through to the cheese.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed. The cheese inside should be soft and melted.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This allows the cheese to set slightly so it does not run out immediately when cut.
  10. Drizzle with honey, if desired, and serve warm with crackers, apple slices, or prosciutto.

Notes

  • Make sure your Brie is cold when you wrap it; this prevents the pastry from getting soggy while it bakes.
  • If you are making this ahead of time, wrap the sealed Brie tightly in plastic wrap and chill it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add about 5 extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
  • This makes a fantastic sweet and savory appetizer for your next party or holiday meal.

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