Puff Pastry Brie Garlic

This easy puff pastry brie garlic is a hot, creamy appetiser that’s perfect for any gathering. Made with roasted garlic and gooey brie, it’s wrapped in golden pastry for a crispy finish. You can use a wheel or wedge of brie, making it super flexible with what you have at home. Great with crackers or veggies!

Ingredients Needed

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed at room temp for 20–30 minutes)
• 225 g / 8 oz brie (wheel or wedges)
• 2 whole garlic heads
• 1 tsp / 5 ml olive oil
• 1 egg (optional, for brushing)

How To Make Puff Pastry Brie Garlic

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C / 400°F.
2. Roast the garlic: Slice the top off each head of garlic to expose the cloves. Place the garlic on a small sheet of foil in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap into a sealed pouch, and bake for 35 minutes until soft and golden. Let cool slightly.
3. Prepare the puff pastry: Lay the thawed puff pastry flat on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Add the brie and garlic: Place the brie in the centre of the pastry. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out and spread them on top of the cheese.
5. Wrap the pastry: Fold the pastry over the brie to fully enclose it. Overlap the edges to seal, trimming any excess if needed.
6. Brush with egg (optional): If desired, beat the egg and lightly brush the top of the pastry for a golden finish.
7. Bake: Bake for 25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
8. Rest and serve: Let the baked brie sit for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with crackers, bread, or veggie sticks.

Recipe Tips

• Use room temperature puff pastry: Let the pastry sit out for 20–30 minutes before using so it’s easy to fold and doesn’t crack.
• Trim the top of the garlic properly: Make sure the tops of the garlic heads are fully cut so the cloves roast evenly and are easy to squeeze out.
• Don’t overfill with garlic: Use just enough roasted garlic to add flavour without making the inside too runny.
• Seal the pastry well: Fold and pinch the edges tightly so the cheese doesn’t leak out while baking.
• Let it rest before cutting: Wait at least 15 minutes after baking so the cheese firms up slightly—this keeps it from spilling out too fast.

How To Store And Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: First, let the leftover puff pastry brie cool until it reaches room temperature. Then place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Let the baked brie cool completely, then wrap it tightly in foil and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Reheat: Preheat the oven to 175°C / 350°F. Place the leftover puff pastry brie on a baking tray and heat for 10–15 minutes until the pastry is crisp and the cheese is warm inside.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)

• Calories: 136
• Total Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 61mg
• Potassium: 14mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 11g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 0g
• Protein: 1

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