Baked Brie with Fig Jam (Printable)

Creamy Brie enveloped in flaky pastry and fig jam, ideal for elegant starters or sharing.

# Ingredient list:

→ Cheese & Dairy

01 - 1 wheel Brie cheese, approximately 8 ounces
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

# How-to:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place thawed puff pastry on prepared baking sheet and set Brie wheel in center.
03 - Spread fig jam evenly across top surface of Brie wheel.
04 - Sprinkle chopped nuts and thyme leaves over fig jam if using.
05 - Fold puff pastry over cheese, pleating as needed to fully enclose. Pinch seams to seal completely.
06 - Brush beaten egg over pastry exterior to promote golden gloss.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.
08 - Allow baked Brie to rest 10 minutes before transferring to serving platter. Serve with crackers or sliced baguette.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
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 cold puff pastry for easier handling and better puff.
  • Brush pastry edges with water to help seal effectively.
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