Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Honey and Fig
If you’re searching for a delicious appetizer that balances elegance and ease, look no further than this Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Honey and Fig. This delightful dish features a creamy brie cheese elegantly enveloped in flaky puff pastry, drizzled with sweet honey and topped with luscious fig preserves. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to festive parties, this recipe is straightforward yet impressive, sure to leave your guests wanting more. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can create a warm, gooey treat that will have everyone happily indulging.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of brie cheese (8–12 oz)
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 1–2 tablespoons fig preserves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: Coarse sugar for sprinkling
- Optional: Chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface; place the brie wheel in the center.
- Score the top of the brie in a crosshatch pattern.
- Spread fig preserves over the brie and drizzle with honey. Sprinkle thyme leaves and black pepper on top.
- Wrap the puff pastry around the brie, sealing the edges well.
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving alongside crackers or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of baked brie (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg