Description
This baked brie with fig jam in puff pastry is an easy yet impressive holiday appetizer, featuring a golden, flaky crust, warm gooey brie, and sweet-tart fig jam, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-16 oz) wheel brie
- 1 (14 oz) box puff pastry, 2 sheets, thawed
- 0.5 cup fig jam
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
- 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme, for garnish (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it lies flat.
- Unroll Pastry: Carefully unroll one sheet of thawed puff pastry onto the prepared baking sheet; it should feel pliable and cool.
- Spread Jam: Spread about 0.25 to 0.5 cup of fig jam evenly over the center of the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border. The jam should look vibrant.
- Add Brie & Nuts: Place the wheel of brie directly on top of the fig jam. If using, sprinkle chopped nuts over the jam and brie for extra texture.
- Wrap Brie: Fold the edges of the puff pastry up and over the brie, gently pleating and pressing to seal it securely. If you notice any small tears, gently press the pastry together to patch them. Ensure no gaps for the cheese to escape; the package should feel firm. If using two sheets, place one on bottom, brie/jam, then cover with second sheet, trimming and sealing edges.
- Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 teaspoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the top and sides of the puff pastry with the egg wash for a beautiful golden sheen during baking.
- Bake Appetizer: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed, golden brown, and the cheese is soft and gooey inside.
- Cool Before Serving: Let the baked brie cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. This crucial step helps the brie set slightly and prevents it from being too runny when sliced.
Notes
Use apricot preserves, raspberry, or caramelized onion jam as alternatives. If puff pastry tears, gently press to seal. Ensure pastry is tightly sealed to prevent brie leaking. For low-carb, serve with veggie sticks; for vegan, use plant-based pastry and brie alternative. Serve with crisp apples or fresh figs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 390 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg
Keywords: baked brie, fig jam, puff pastry, holiday appetizer, easy, festive, party food, cheese, entertaining