Baked Brie with Jam & Puff Pastry 🧀🍓🥐 Buttery, Gooey, and Wrapped in Sweet-Savory Flaky Goodness

This appetizer delivers big drama with minimal effort: soft brie wrapped in puff pastry with a layer of jam, baked until molten and golden. Slice into it warm and watch it ooze — it’s creamy, buttery, and a total crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients (Serves 6–8 as an appetizer)

Core Ingredients

• 1 wheel of Brie (8–12 oz works well)
• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
• 2–3 tbsp jam or preserves (fig, raspberry, apricot, or cranberry all work)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Optional: 2 tbsp chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
• Optional: 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for extra glaze)

To serve

• Crackers, sliced baguette, or apple/pear slices
• Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and prep

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Assemble

• Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
• Place the Brie wheel in the center.
• Spread jam on top of the Brie. Add nuts if using.
• Fold the pastry up and over the Brie to wrap it completely, trimming excess and pressing to seal. Flip it seam-side down onto the baking sheet.

Step 3: Brush and bake

• Beat the egg and brush it over the pastry for shine.
• Bake for 20–25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Step 4: Garnish and serve

• Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
• Sprinkle with fresh herbs or extra chopped nuts for presentation.
• Serve warm with crackers, fruit, or bread.

Flavor Variations

• Use fig + walnut + rosemary for earthy elegance
• Go sweet-spicy with pepper jelly and pecans
• Try raspberry jam + almonds + honey for richness
• Swap Brie for Camembert for a funkier bite
• Add a splash of bourbon or balsamic to the jam for complexity

Pro Tips

• Don’t overfill — a thin layer of jam keeps it neat
• Chill wrapped Brie in fridge for 10 minutes before baking for cleaner lines
• Bake on parchment so the cheese doesn’t stick if it leaks
• Let it rest after baking or the cheese will be lava

Final Thoughts

Baked Brie with Jam in Puff Pastry is easy elegance: a buttery crust, molten center, and that perfect sweet-savory balance. It’s equally at home on a holiday spread or as a wine-night centerpiece — and always disappears fast.

Wrap it. Bake it. Break it open. 🧀🍓🥐

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