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Easy Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Fig Jam

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Make this impressive baked brie appetizer wrapped in flaky puff pastry. It features warm, gooey brie cheese and sweet fig jam, creating a perfect sweet and savory finger food for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie cheese, cold
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons fig jam (or raspberry/apricot preserves)
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash)
  • Optional: Chopped pecans or walnuts for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into a square large enough to fully enclose the Brie wheel.
  3. Place the cold Brie wheel in the center of the pastry square.
  4. Spread the fig jam evenly over the top surface of the Brie wheel. If using nuts, sprinkle them over the jam now.
  5. Bring the edges of the puff pastry up and over the Brie, meeting in the center. Pinch the seams together firmly to seal the cheese completely inside the pastry. Trim any excess dough.
  6. Flip the pastry-wrapped Brie seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently shape it into a neat round package.
  7. Brush the entire surface of the pastry package evenly with the egg wash. This helps it brown nicely.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown, puffed, and crisp.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with crackers, apple slices, or baguette pieces.

Notes

  • For the crispiest pastry, chill the wrapped brie for 15 minutes before baking.
  • If the pastry starts browning too quickly, loosely tent it with aluminum foil.
  • Serve immediately for the best gooey texture.

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