Crazy Easy Baked Brie
Crazy Easy Baked Brie is the ultimate effortless appetizer made with warm, melty brie cheese wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden brown. Perfect for holidays or any gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of brie cheese (8 oz)
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons jam or preserves (e.g., raspberry, apricot, or fig)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place the brie in the center of the puff pastry. Top with jam and chopped nuts if using.
- Fold the puff pastry around the brie, trimming excess and sealing the edges.
- Brush the pastry with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving warm with crackers, fruit, or bread.
Notes
- You can prepare it in advance and bake just before serving.
- Use flavored brie (e.g., with herbs) for a twist.
- Serve with apple slices or crostini for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of brie wheel
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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