Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Baked brie in puff pastry is one of those appetizers that feels a little fancy but is surprisingly easy to make.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 8 ounce wheel of brie cheese
- ¼ cup pecans roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 large egg + 1 tablespoon water
- Crackers for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet or pan.
- Roll the puff pastry out to a roughly 12-inch square.
- Place the puff pastry in the prepared pan. Set the brie in the center of the puff pastry.
- Top the brie with pecans, brown sugar, and black pepper. Carefully fold the corners of the pastry over the brie, pinching the edges together to seal.
- In a small bowl, beat together the egg and water. Brush it all over the pastry top and sides.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the pastry is a deep golden brown. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the pastry is a deep golden brown. If it's browning too fast on top, cover with tin toil.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg