Baked Brie and Jam in Puff Pastry
This brie and jam wrapped in puff pastry (a.k.a. brie en croûte) is super easy, quick, and customizable! All you need is frozen puff pastry, brie cheese, and your favorite preserves. Even better, it takes about 5 minutes of actual prep. Serve the brie with fruit, crackers, and bread for a delicious app that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, preferably all-butter (9 ounces/250 grams)
- All purpose flour, if needed
- 8 ounce wheel of brie cheese (226 grams)
- 1/2 cup jam of choice (160 grams)
- 1 egg, for egg wash - optional
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- 1 sheet pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Using a rolling pin, roll the sheet of puff pastry into an 11x11-inch square. (Don't worry if it's not perfect, you just want it to be large enough to cover the brie completely.) If the pastry is sticking, dust the surface with a little all purpose flour.
- Place the wheel of brie in the center of the puff pastry square. Spread the preserves on top of the brie.
- Fold the puff pastry corners around the brie, sealing the pastry very well so it doesn't pop open in the oven. Use your hands to press the edges to make it look a little neater. (It doesn't have to be perfect, this app is supposed to be rustic.) If the puff pastry has warmed up, pop the brie in the fridge for 10-30 minutes until it's nice and cold. Cold pastry is key to flaky layers!
- If you want a shiny crust, whisk an egg with 1 Tablespoon of water. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash on the outside of the pastry, getting it into all the nooks and crannies.
- Bake the brie for 35-40 minutes, until the pastry is deep golden-brown. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes so the cheese has a little bit of time to set up. Serve the baked brie with apples, grapes, crackers, bread, or anything else you like.
Notes
Pick a good brie for the best flavor and texture. I like Marin French but any of your favorites will do.
I've tried this recipe with fig jam, red pepper jelly, raspberry jam, and more. All of them are good!
Feel free to add a sprinkle of nuts or herbs like thyme and rosemary.
Make sure to seal the pastry well or it'll pop open in the oven. If it won't stick, use a little water or egg wash to seal the edges.
The egg wash step is totally optional. It just makes the pastry look shiny but won't affect the taste.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 265kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 304mg, Potassium: 19mg, Sugar: 13g, Calcium: 110mg, Iron: 0.08mg
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