Baked Brie With Puff Pastry
Baked brie wrapped in a puff pastry with brown sugar, pecans, and cranberries is a mouthwatering appetizer that you will not be able to stop eating.
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 194kcal
Ingredients
- 17 ounce container of puff pastry it comes with two, but only use one
- 8 ounces of brie cheese
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1-2 Tablespoon dried cranberries
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry ahead of time.
- Preheat oven to 400-degrees.
- Cut the rind off of the top and sides of the brie (it can also be left on)
- Unfold the puff pastry and place on a greased cookie sheet.
- Place the brie in the center of the puff pastry.
- Top cheese with brown sugar, pecans, and cranberries.
- Fold the corner of the puff pastry over the top of the cheese and work your way around until the entire pastry is folded over the top.
- Press the center gently to keep it together as it cooks.
- Beat an egg white in a small bowl. Brush the puff pastry with the egg.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Cut and serve immediately with crackers.
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Notes
You can use a larger size brie if desired.
I personally think the brie tastes better with the top and sides of the rind cut off.
I used Ile De France Brie Cheese, which has great flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g