Description
Baked Brie with Fig Jam brings warm, gooey cheese and sweet fruity flavor right to your table in minutes. Grab some crackers and prepare for a delightful appetizer that sparks conversation and delights guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 round brie cheese
- ¼ cup fig jam
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
- 1 tablespoon honey
Garnish and Serving:
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Crackers
- Bread
- 1 apple
- 1 pear
Instructions
- Warm your oven precisely to 350°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position.
- Carefully slice away the top rind from your 8-ounce brie wheel, creating an exposed cheese surface.
- Center the brie on your puff pastry sheet, using your fingers to smooth the pastry around the cheese edges.
- Generously spread ¼ cup fig jam across the cheese surface, reaching almost to the pastry borders.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts evenly over the jam, pressing them gently into the surface.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey across the nuts, creating a light golden glaze.
- Carefully fold the puff pastry edges over the brie, pinching the corners to create a secure seal.
- Transfer the wrapped brie to a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning it seam-side down.
- Bake at 350°F for exactly 22 minutes, watching for a deep golden-brown pastry color.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh rosemary sprigs.
- Serve immediately with crisp apple slices and your favorite crackers on the side.
Notes
- Chilled brie is easier to handle when removing the top rind, so pull it from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before preparing.
- Select a high-quality puff pastry that’s cold but not frozen to ensure a flaky, crisp exterior when baked.
- Choose a smooth, not overly chunky fig jam for the most even coating and beautiful presentation.
- Toasted walnuts or pecans work best with brie, adding a satisfying crunch and nutty depth to the appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg