You are going to love this Baked Brie in Puff Pastry. Also known as brie en croute, it’s made with creamy brie, sweet fig jam, and toasted pecans for a delicious dish you can’t resist.
If you love sweet and nutty desserts, then you should try this Chocolate Bark with Dried Fruit and Nuts and these Pecan Tassies.
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Recipe Details
I love this Baked Brie in Puff Pastry recipe because it’s both rustic and elegant. The flavors are divine and this brie en croute is easy enough for a family dinner, but scrumptious enough to serve at holiday parties.
- TASTE: It’s nutty, sweet, and buttery with some earthy undertones. This Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is so delicious.
- TEXTURE: The puff pastry is flaky while the insides are thick and creamy with chunks of cranberry and pecan.
- TIME: This dish will take 40 minutes to make.
- EASE: This recipe is really easy to make. You’ll have no trouble following the step-by-step instructions and photos for the perfect dessert to bring to your next get-together.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Puff pastry- Frozen puff pastry sheets are easy to use and offer the light flakiness we’re looking for.
- Brie cheese- This French cheese is soft-ripened and has a white mold rind. It is creamy, rich, and buttery with fruity and earthy flavor notes.
- Fig jam- This ingredient it very sweet and thick, with seeds from the figs in it. It’s a great complement to the nuts and cheese in this Baked Brie in Puff Pastry.
- Pecans- These are sweet and buttery with a crumbly texture. They work really well with sweet dishes.
- Cranberries- Dried cranberries add a tart sweetness that’s delicious.
- Egg- This is used for the egg wash that will give this brie en croute its golden brown color after baking and also holds the pastry folds together.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Add more sweetness- You can add brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey to this Baked Brie in Puff Pastry for an extra layer of sweetness.
- Substitute other jams- This recipe can be made with other jams and preserves, including raspberry preserves, apricot preserves, homemade strawberry jam, or Raspberry Sauce.
- Add fresh herbs- Chop fresh thyme, rosemary, or sage to be added to this dish for an earthier flavor.
- Substitute other nuts- Make this with other chopped nuts, such as walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, or hazelnuts.
How to Make Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
- Make the filling. In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and fig jam, mixing everything together well. Set aside.
- Shape the puff pastry. Place a sheet of thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into an 11×11-inch square.
- Add the filling. Place the jam and nut mixture into the center of the puff pastry sheet and spread it into a circle. Then top it with the round of Brie cheese.
- Fold the brie en croute. Fold in the edges of the puff pastry, adding egg wash between each fold.
Pro Tip: Lightly flour your rolling pin as this puff pastry can get sticky as it warms after thawing.
- Bake. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the wrapped brie on it, seam side down. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Recipe Tips
- Toast the nuts- Toasting the pecans will make them even nuttier and more crisp and crunchy.
- Thaw the puff pastry- Let the puff pastry thaw overnight in the fridge or on the counter the day you are making this Baked Brie in Puff Pastry so it’s easier to work with.
- Make the filling the size of the brie- Spread the nut and fruit mixture to roughly the same size as the perimeter of the Brie, so each bite gets a little bit of each.
- Use the egg wash to hold the pastry together- To help the dough adhere to itself, brush the egg wash in between each fold before baking it.
FAQs
If you are baking it in something, like this Baked Brie in Puff Pastry, then you can remove the rind as it is not needed to hold the shape of the brie. However, you can leave it on and eat it as the rind is edible.
If you removed the brie en croute from the oven too soon, then the brie will only remain melted for a few minutes. It should bake for 25-30 minutes to fully melt.
Serving Suggestions
This Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is perfect as an appetizer, snack, or dessert. You can serve it to friends and family on its own or with other dishes.
- Fruit: Serve this with slices of ripe pear and apple for a delicious combination.
- Bread: Enjoy this recipe with crackers, or slices of bread, such as this Buttery Brioche Bread, Focaccia Bread, or Rustic Bread.
- Salad: Pair this Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with a Spinach Pomegranate Salad, Beet and Walnut Salad, or Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad.
- Dessert: Serve this dish with Chocolate Creme Brulee, Pear Tart, Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam, or Pecan Tassies.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can prepare this Baked Brie in Puff Pastry a day before and store it in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap. When you are ready, add the egg wash and bake.
Storing: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.
Freeze: You can freeze this brie en croute before adding the egg wash and baking it by wrapping it in plastic wrap and then putting it in a freezer ziplock bag. It can be frozen for up to a month.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 8 oz round of Brie cheese
- 1/3 cup pecans toasted & chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3 Tbsp Fig jam or any other fruit jam
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water whisked egg wash
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup toasted chopped pecans, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, and 3 Tbsp fig jam (or any other fruit jam). Mix everything together well, then set aside.
- Place 1 sheet of thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface and roll the puff pastry into an 11×11 inch square.
- Place the jam and nut mixture into the center of the puff pastry sheet and spread it into a circle roughly the same size as the perimeter of the Brie.
- Now place the round of Brie cheese on top of the filing.
- Then begin folding in the edges of the puff pastry. To help the dough adhere to itself, brush the eggwash in between each fold.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the wrapped Brie seem side down.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Notes
- Toast the nuts- Toasting the pecans will make them even nuttier and more crisp and crunchy.
- Thaw the puff pastry- Let the puff pastry thaw overnight in the fridge or on the counter the day you are making this Baked Brie in Puff Pastry so it’s easier to work with.
- Make the filling the size of the brie- Spread the nut and fruit mixture to roughly the same size as the perimeter of the Brie, so each bite gets a little bit of each.
- Use the egg wash to hold the pastry together- To help the dough adhere to itself, brush the egg wash in between each fold before baking it.
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