Easy Baked Brie in Puff Pastry sheet is a straightforward appetizer of buttery golden pastry filled with melted oozing cheese and hot fruit preserve. Baked brie with jam is an appetizer with minimal effort.
Next time try these Spanakopita puffs or maybe this easy Lebanese dessert.
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❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
- An easy classic appetizer that is always welcomed.
- Great for parties.
- Impressive and so elegant.
Baked brie is a classic party appetizer that can be prepared ahead to save you some time. Stuffing the brie with a generous amount of jam takes this recipe to a new level.
Sweet with a hint of saltiness, creamy, rich with a crunch all these textures encased in a buttery flaky puff sheet. An effortless yet so elegant and versatile dish.
📝 Ingredients
📋 Ingredient Notes
- I've noticed that many of you like recipes with puff pastry so I've used it in this recipe. You can also wrap the brie in buttered phyllo dough.
- For the brie, I've used an 8oz wheel but you can use up to 12oz.
- You can use whatever jam or preserve you like but raspberry is my favorite. More on that in the tips sections below.
🥄 Instructions
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry a bit with a rolling pin. Cut Brie in half with a sharp knife, place cheese in the center of the puff pastry and top with jam.
- Add chopped pecan on top.
- Top that with the other cheese half.
- Fold one corner of the puff pastry over the cheese as shown above.
- Now wrap the puff pastry on top of the brie brushing with egg wash after each fold as shown on images 5 and 6.
- Place brie in the center of the cookie sheet and bake until golden brown.
💡 Tips
- To make it easier to cut the brie it is better to freeze it for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up a bit.
- In my opinion the more preserve the better so do not hold back if this is your thing too. I like using raspberry jam but you can also use fig jam, apricot jam or cranberry jam as well.
- To keep the brie from leaking you need to brush each fold you make with the pastry dough with egg wash, egg acts as glue for your pastry dough.
- Lining your baking pan with parchment paper- before putting the brie down helps reduce residue on the pan.
- I highly advise you to let it cool for a 5-10 minutes before serving it. This gives the melted cheese just a little time to firm up — it will still be gooey and scoop-able, but no longer molten lava burning mouths.
- Make ahead tip: Prepare this dish then refrigerate for up to one day. Bake right before serving.
🧺 Storage
Store leftover brie in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
💬 Recipe FAQs
I baked mine at 400F oven for almost 30 minutes. You can also bake it at 425F for 20-25 minute
For this recipe pictured here, I've used raspberry preserve, my other recommendations are peach and apricot, they pair very well with brie and almonds as well.
If a sweet wheel is not your thing, try a savory twist. Caramelized onions, jalapeño slices, may be garlic and sun dried tomatoes, who knows, this might be your thing. This is a very basic recipe for a baked brie with puff pastry, do not stop here and let your imagination go wild with all the possible flavors you can add.
We've scooped it with some crackers, this can be the easiest party favorite appetizer.You can also use:
Apples Slices.
Pear Slices.
Serve on a tray with fruits like berries and grapes.
Tortilla chips? Pretzels anyone?
📣 Related Recipes
- These stuffed mini peppers are a crowd pleaser and very easy to make.
- Another friend and family favorite and it takes minutes to put together, try these phyllo cup appetizers.
- Check out these phyllo dough recipes, they are amazing.
- Spinach fatayer are a type of savory pastry that are commonly enjoyed in Lebanese cuisine. Fluffy dough with slightly crisp exterior hugging the most delicious tart spinach filling for an enjoyable satisfying snack.
- Easy beef empanada recipe with store bought dough and juicy flavorful ground beef mixture all baked until flaky, golden and puffy.
More Puff Pastry Recipes
- This raspberry danish has a buttery flaky base with a sweet and tangy raspberry lemon filling. Topped with fresh raspberries and dusted with powdered sugar these are an elegant dessert yet so simple to make.
- If you're craving a delightful treat with minimal effort, this irresistible Puff Pastry Chocolate Croissants Recipe is the right fit for you. Flaky, buttery layers oozing with warm chocolate with a little crunch at the top, perfect for parties or quick snack.
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Baked Brie in puff pastry
Ingredients
- 1 wheel of Brie cheese. 8-12 oz
- 1 sheet of puff pastry ½ a package.
- 6-8 oz raspberry preserve more or less depending on your liking.
- 1 cup chopped pecan.
- 1 egg.
Instructions
- Place the Brie in the freezer while you take out the puff pastry to thaw, takes about 30 minutes.*
- Preheat oven to 400 degree F. line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the puff pastry out using a rolling pin.
- Slice the Brie in half place one half on the center of the puff pastry. Spread the raspberry preserve on top.
- Top with chopped pecans then place the other half on top. Fold the pastry around to completely cover the cheese brushing between folds with egg wash.
- Place the brie on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the center of your oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the buff is golden brown.
- Let it cool down for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- To make cutting the brie easier, it is better to freeze it for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up a bit.
- In my opinion the more preserve the better so do not hold back if this is your thing too. Homemade cranberry sauce is one of the favorites during holidays.
- To keep the brie from leaking you need to brush each fold you make with the pastry dough with egg, egg acts as glue for your pastry dough.
- I highly advise you to let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving it. This gives the melted cheese just a little time to firm up — it will still be gooey and scoop-able, but no longer molten lava burning mouths.
- Make ahead tip: Prepare this dish then refrigerate for up to one day. Bake right before serving.
- Serve with: sliced fruits such as apples, pears,.. and crackers or toasted slices of Italian or french bread.
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First published December, 2016 . Last updated October 12, 2021 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.
Bird Stratton
This recipe was made for my birthday party last week. Your recipe says feeds lots of people. I love it so much my friend made me one just for myself! (Even though I couldn’t eat it all). This is amazing and everyone loves it. Thanks for printing this for those folks who need an appetizer that will “wow” everyone there.
Amira
Oh, happy birthday Bird. I am so glad you liked it.
John / Kitchen Riffs
Such a great dish -- baked brie always impresses. Plus it tastes wonderful. Winner! 🙂
Alex H
This was incredibly easy. Made two for a party and everyone enjoyed them.
Amira
Thank Alex, this is awesome!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
Always popular at a party. I like the way you put the jam and nuts in the middle of the Brie.
Katrin
What a classic. I haven't had one of these in ages! How delicious
Amira
I hope you'll have the chance to make them again, happy holidays :).
Evelyne CulturEatz
Love theis cheesy treat for the holidays and way better to make your own, love the recipe. Happy New Year Amira!
Darlene
It turned out beautifully! I took a picture, but I didn't see how to post it here.