This easy Puff Pastry Brie Cheese is a simple yet impressive appetizer that’s perfect for gatherings. Rich, creamy Brie cheese wrapped in crispy, buttery puff pastry and topped with sweet or spicy pepper jelly creates an irresistible combination. Serve it hot with crisp apple slices or crackers—swap the jelly to suit your taste for a versatile crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients Needed
- ½ (17.3 oz./490g) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 (8 oz./230g) Brie cheese round
- ¼ cup sweet or hot pepper jelly
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Crackers, for serving
- Apple slices, for serving
How To Make Puff Pastry Brie Cheese
- Preheat: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll Pastry: Roll puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into an 11-inch square, about ⅛-inch thick. Discard any excess pastry.
- Assemble Brie: Place pastry square on baking sheet. Set Brie wheel (with rind) in center. Spread jelly evenly over Brie.
- Wrap Brie: Fold one edge of pastry onto Brie, brush with egg. Work around Brie, folding pastry into pleats, brushing egg each time, gently pressing to seal.
- Score Pastry: Lightly score pastry surface every inch around edges without cutting fully through dough.
- Bake: Bake for about 35 minutes until golden and cooked through. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with crackers and apple slices.
Recipe Tips
- Thaw pastry properly: Thaw puff pastry fully in the fridge overnight to prevent cracking and ensure easy handling.
- Keep pastry cold: Cold pastry puffs better. Work quickly, and if pastry warms up, chill briefly before baking.
- Seal pastry well: Brush edges generously with egg wash and press firmly to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- Rest before serving: Let the baked Brie sit 10 minutes before slicing, ensuring a creamy but not runny cheese center.
How To Store And Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let leftover Puff Pastry Brie cool to room temperature, then wrap tightly in cling film or place in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Place leftovers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Heat at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes until the pastry is crispy and cheese melts slightly.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 piece (53g)
- Calories: 200
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 260mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 7g
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Puff Pastry Brie Cheese
Description
This easy Puff Pastry Brie Cheese is a simple yet impressive appetizer that’s perfect for gatherings. Rich, creamy Brie cheese wrapped in crispy, buttery puff pastry and topped with sweet or spicy pepper jelly creates an irresistible combination. Serve it hot with crisp apple slices or crackers—swap the jelly to suit your taste for a versatile crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll Pastry: Roll puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into an 11-inch square, about ⅛-inch thick. Discard any excess pastry.
- Assemble Brie: Place pastry square on baking sheet. Set Brie wheel (with rind) in center. Spread jelly evenly over Brie.
- Wrap Brie: Fold one edge of pastry onto Brie, brush with egg. Work around Brie, folding pastry into pleats, brushing egg each time, gently pressing to seal.
- Score Pastry: Lightly score pastry surface every inch around edges without cutting fully through dough.
- Bake: Bake for about 35 minutes until golden and cooked through. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with crackers and apple slices.
Notes
- Thaw pastry properly: Thaw puff pastry fully in the fridge overnight to prevent cracking and ensure easy handling.
- Keep pastry cold: Cold pastry puffs better. Work quickly, and if pastry warms up, chill briefly before baking.
- Seal pastry well: Brush edges generously with egg wash and press firmly to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- Rest before serving: Let the baked Brie sit 10 minutes before slicing, ensuring a creamy but not runny cheese center.
Puff Pastry Brie Cheese