Fabulous Baked Brie Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
Description:
A VP at my company “wowed” us with this at a potluck lunch one day…he had to supply 12 copies of the recipe for all of us. Absolutely delicious.
Recipe Category:
Cheese
Keywords:
Canadian, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 wheel of brie cheese
- 3-4 apples
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (Pepperidge Farm or Gainsborough)
- 1 egg yolk
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 181
- Fat Content: 9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 31.1mg
- Sodium Content: 37.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 26.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.5g
- Sugar Content: 20.6g
- Protein Content: 1.8g
Servings:
- Recipe Servings: 10
Instructions:
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Prepare the Filling:
- Mix together the brown sugar, raisins, chopped apples, chopped walnuts, and butter until well combined.
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Wrap the Brie:
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Place the brie wheel in the center of the pastry sheet.
- Spoon the prepared filling mixture over the top of the brie.
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Encase the Brie:
- Carefully fold the pastry over the brie, sealing it completely.
- Trim any excess pastry if necessary.
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Brush with Egg Wash:
- In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk.
- Brush the beaten egg yolk over the pastry-wrapped brie.
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Bake:
- Place the wrapped brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
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Reduce Temperature:
- After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
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Serve:
- Remove the baked brie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Slice and enjoy the oozy, delicious center with crackers, sliced baguette, or fruit.
Variations:
The filling can be changed from apple & raisin to mushroom & garlic or winter pesto for a unique twist on this fabulous baked brie recipe. Experiment with different flavor combinations to suit your taste preferences and seasonal ingredients!
