Description
Baked Brie is a warm, gooey cheese dish that makes for an impressive holiday appetizer, perfect for entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round Brie cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or figs
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Place the Brie cheese in the center of the pastry.
- Top the Brie with honey, nuts, and dried cranberries or figs.
- Fold the pastry over the cheese, sealing it completely.
- Brush the pastry with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crackers, bread, or fresh fruit.
- Can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Experiment with different toppings like chocolate or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg