Baked Brie with Fig Jam (Printable)

Creamy Brie enveloped in puff pastry with fig jam and nuts for a warm, elegant starter.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheese & Dairy

01 - 1 wheel (8 oz) Brie cheese
02 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

→ Condiments

03 - 3 tablespoons fig jam

→ Pastry

04 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen

→ Garnish (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
07 - Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the puff pastry sheet on the lined baking sheet and position the Brie wheel in the center.
03 - Spread fig jam evenly over the top surface of the Brie wheel.
04 - Sprinkle chopped toasted nuts and fresh thyme leaves over the jam, if desired.
05 - Fold the puff pastry up and over the cheese, pleating as necessary to fully enclose it, then pinch the seams securely to seal.
06 - Brush the outside of the pastry with the beaten egg to achieve a golden, glossy crust upon baking.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.
08 - Allow the baked Brie to rest for 10 minutes before transferring to a serving platter; accompany with crackers or sliced baguette.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple to assemble and bake
  • Combines creamy cheese with sweet fig jam
02 -
  • Substitute fig jam with apricot, raspberry, or cranberry preserves for variety
  • Add a sprinkle of salt and cracked black pepper for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use chilled puff pastry for easier handling and better puff
  • Let the baked Brie rest to avoid burning your mouth and to set the cheese
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