Creamy brie coated in jam, wrapped in puff pastry, baked until golden brown, this Baked Brie puff pastry is one of the easiest and tastiest appetizers.
Thaw a store-bought frozen puff pastry sheet in the refrigerator overnight. Unroll and lay it flat on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Spread ¼-⅓ cup jam of choice. Place the brie wheel on top. Top with another ¼-⅓ cup of fruit spread.
Beat the egg with a few teaspoons of water to make egg wash. Brush the puff pastry around the brie with egg wash.
Fold the pastry sheet corners over the brie, just like you would wrap a present. Gently press down on all sides to ensure it is sealed.
Brush egg wash on and around the top. Using another parchment paper invert the wheel so the smooth side is facing up. Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F for about 30-35 mins, or till golden brown.
Rest the brie for 5-10 minutes. For a lava-like cheese texture a rest time of 5 minutes should be enough, but for a firmer texture rest it for 10 minutes.
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Notes
Picking Brie: An 8 oz size wheel is ideal for this recipe, but a 10 oz will work as well. Pick a good brand, but not necessarily the most expensive brie.
Puff Pastry: Store-bought puff pastry works beautifully here. But if you really want to make it from scratch, make it a day ahead, or give it enough time to rest and chill.
Using Frozen Puff Pastry: Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Work with it while it's still chilled.
Jam: Use your favorite flavor of jam or fruit spread.
Substitute for Egg Wash: You can skip the egg wash and melt 1 tablespoon butter + 2 teaspoon milk and brush the pastry with that instead.
Make ahead: Assemble and wrap the brie in pastry and refrigerate for up to a day before serving. Brush with egg wash just before baking.
Store & Re-Heat: Store any leftover in the refrigerator in an airtight container. To reheat, simply pop it in the microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates. If you are following any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.