Baked brie en croute is an easy yet decadent appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining during the holiday season or for any gathering. This recipe calls for a whole wheel of brie cheese, wrapped in a flaky puff pastry crust and baked until the cheese is melted and gooey.
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Baked Brie En Croute Recipe
Baked brie en croute is the best way to enjoy soft, buttery cheeses like brie or camembert. The combination of the flaky puff pastry and the gooey cheese creates complex flavors that are hard to resist. With just a few simple ingredients and some store-bought puff pastry, you can make a show-stopping appetizer that will impress your guests. Try this recipe for your next party or gathering and watch it disappear in no time!
Baked brie en croute is the best way to enjoy soft, buttery cheeses like brie or camembert. The combination of the flaky puff pastry and the gooey cheese creates complex flavors that are hard to resist. With just a few simple ingredients and some store-bought puff pastry, you can make a show-stopping appetizer that will impress your guests. Try this recipe for your next party or gathering and watch it disappear in no time!
How do you pronounce Brie en Croûte?
Brie en Croûte is pronounced as “bree on kroot.”
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry
- 1 wheel of brie cheese
- 2 tablespoons fig jam
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 tablespoon of water
How to Make Brie en Croute
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step One: Roll Out Puffed Pastry
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet into a large circle.
- Place the brie wheel on top of the pastry circle, in the center of the pastry.
Step Two: Add Jam and Nuts
- Spread the fig jam on top of the brie, followed by the almonds.
Step Three: Fold Pastry Over Cheese
- Fold the edges of the pastry up and around the brie, pressing them together to seal the brie inside.
- Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, trim off any excess dough.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and water to make an egg wash.
- Brush the egg wash over the top of the wrapped brie, being careful not to let it drip down the sides.
- Place the brie on the prepared baking sheet. You can choose to bake it seam-side down if you want a smoother look.
- Bake the brie for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Let the baked brie cool for a few minutes before slicing into it. Use a cheese knife or a sharp knife to make the first slice and serve it on a serving plate with fruit slices, baguette slices, or crostini.
Tips
- Make sure the brie is at room temperature before wrapping it in the puff pastry.
- Swap the cheese – You can use camembert instead of brie if you prefer.
- Change the flavor of the jam – If you don’t have fig jam, you can use cranberry sauce or another type of fruit jam.
- Other toppings – You can also add other toppings, such as chopped nuts, sliced apples, or caramelized onions.
- If the pastry starts to get too brown while baking, cover it with a sheet of foil.
- For a sweeter version of baked brie, mix some honey or maple syrup with the egg wash before brushing it on top of the pastry.
- Triangle shape – some brie comes in a triangle shape. Follow the same directions, just reshape the pastry over the triangle block of cheese.
How Do You Eat Brie en Croute?
To eat brie en croute, simply slice it into portions and serve it while still warm. The pastry should be flaky and the cheese should be melted and gooey.
What To Serve with Baked Brie?
There are so many options on how to serve baked brie – read all the ideas here.
Can You Freeze Brie en Croute?
It is not recommended to freeze brie en croute as the pastry may become soggy and the cheese may change in texture when thawed.
Do You Take the Rind Off Brie Before Baking?
We removed most of the rind for this recipe, but it’s up to personal preference whether to remove the rind of brie before baking. Some people prefer to leave it on as it adds flavor and texture, while others prefer to remove it as it can be a bit tough to eat.
More Appetizer Recipes
- Rotel Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip (Crockpot version)
- Pizza Dip
- Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza
- 7-Layer Dip
- Black Bean Dip
- Reuben Dip
- Pineapple Cheeseball
Easy To Make Brie en Croute
Ingredients
- 1 brie cheese wheel
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 2 Tablespoons jam or jelly
- 2 Tablespoons slivered almonds
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Unfold one sheet of thawed puffed pastry and place on greased baking sheet
- Unwrap brie and remove skin (it’s OK to leave on) with knife
- Place brie in middle of puffed pastry
- Top with jam and almonds
- Fold pastry dough over and crimp edges to seal
- Cover top with egg wash
- Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes
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Comments & Reviews
Maurice says
Oh my God, I am getting hungry just watching the production here. This is what you made at Christmas and it was unbelievable. I don’t know who ate the most; Chris or me. I loved it. Great show.
Kelly says
Oh my gosh, this looks incredible. Casey would freak over this. I’m so trying it out! And looking forward to having it next week too!
Carole Lewis says
When I was in San Diego, My Daughter introduced me to Brie. I thought I would surprise her for Thanksgiving with your recipe.
Thank You for simplifying the process, Or should I say de-mystifying to art of great cooking.