Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Honey and Fig, a delightful appetizer that is sure to impress your guests. This elegant dish features a creamy wheel of brie cheese enveloped in flaky puff pastry, topped with rich honey and sweet fig preserves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of brie cheese (8–12 oz)
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 1–2 tablespoons fig preserves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
- Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and place the brie in the center.
- Score the top of the brie in a crosshatch pattern.
- Spread fig preserves over the top, drizzle with honey, sprinkle thyme leaves, and add black pepper.
- Optionally, add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Wrap the pastry around the brie and seal edges tightly.
- Brush the surface with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg