Description
An indulgent and warm appetizer featuring creamy brie wrapped in flaky pastry, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with fresh thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of brie cheese
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 tablespoons of honey
- Fresh thyme (to taste)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon of milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until about a quarter-inch thick.
- Place the brie cheese in the center of the pastry and drizzle honey over the cheese.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme on top of the brie.
- Wrap the pastry around the cheese, ensuring it’s completely enclosed.
- Brush the wrapped pastry with the egg wash mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, let the brie come to room temperature before baking for even melting. Consider using camembert as a substitute for brie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: baked brie, appetizer, cheese, holiday recipe, easy entertaining