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Golden brown brie en croute with melted cheese oozing out, topped with raspberry jam and fresh thyme, surrounded by grapes and apple slices.

Baked Brie en Croute

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Brie en croute is an easy classic French appetizer made with buttery puff pastry, wrapped around creamy, melted brie with sweet jam, creating an elegant centerpiece for Thanksgiving or Christmas parties. Serve with a sliced baguette or fancy crackers!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 8

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • rolling pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp knife or paring knife
  • Small cookie cutters optional
  • Cheese knife or triangle server for serving

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed overnight in refrigerator)
  • 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam (or apricot jam, heaped)
  • 8 ounce wheel brie cheese (or camembert)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • Fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On clean, lightly floured surface, place 1 sheet puff pastry and unfold. Using rolling pin, lightly roll to close any cracks in pastry.
  • Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons jam in center of pastry, then place 1 8-ounce wheel brie directly on jam.
  • Fold pastry up over brie from all sides, forming neat package. Using hands, gently press edges of pastry against brie to neaten sides and pinch seams together to seal shut.
  • If desired, trim excess pastry and cut decorative shapes to place on top of wrapped brie. Create decorations by cutting shapes with paring knife or punching out with cookie cutter.
  • Place wrapped brie bundle seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
  • Using pastry brush, brush 1 beaten egg over tops and sides of brie bundle. If decorating with pastry scraps, brush those with beaten egg and set on top of wrapped brie, pressing lightly to adhere.
  • Transfer baking sheet with brie to preheated 425°F (220°C) oven and bake until pastry is deeply golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Transfer baked brie to serving platter and garnish with fresh thyme leaves if using. Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh fruit. Brie en croute is best served warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Notes

Make it Ahead: Assemble brie en croute up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate, or freeze for up to 1 month. If baking from refrigerator, add 5 minutes to baking time. If baking from frozen, brush with egg wash and bake for about 30 minutes total.
Cheese Options: Triple-cream brie creates ultra-gooey results, but regular brie or camembert work beautifully too. Leave rind on—it is edible and helps cheese hold its shape.
Jam Variations: Try fig jam, cranberry sauce, honey with nuts, or pepper jelly for different flavor profiles.
Storage: Store leftover baked brie in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in 350°F oven for about 10 minutes until warmed through.
Serving Tip: Let brie rest 5-10 minutes after baking before cutting to prevent cheese from oozing out. It stays soft and spreadable even at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Calories: 290calProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 26mgTotal Carbs: 14gFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.2gNet Carbs: 14gVitamin A: 30IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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