Description

My grandmother’s easy baked brie with seedless raspberry jam, wrapped in golden puff pastry. Three main ingredients, plus an egg wash, make a beautiful appetizer for holidays and family gatherings.

Ingredients

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, approximately 8.6 ounces, thawed according to package directions
1 (8-ounce) wheel brie, rind left on
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
1 large egg, beaten, for brushing
Sliced bread or crackers, for serving

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Instructions

Prepare the oven and pan. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Position the pastry and brie. Unfold the thawed puff pastry onto the parchment. Place the brie in the center. If necessary, gently roll the pastry larger so it can wrap around the cheese and overlap at the top.
Cut the optional decorations. Cut a small seasonal shape from each of two opposite pastry corners, choosing areas that will be tucked beneath another fold. Set the shapes aside.
Add the jam. Spread the raspberry jam over the top of the brie, keeping the pastry edges clean.
Wrap and seal. Fold the pastry up around the sides and over the top of the cheese. Tuck any cutout holes beneath intact pastry and press the overlapping seams together to completely enclose the brie.
Decorate and brush. Use a little beaten egg to attach the reserved pastry shapes over the sealed folds. Brush the exposed top and sides with a thin layer of beaten egg.
Bake. Bake for approximately 25–30 minutes, until puffed and golden brown with baked-through folds. Start checking at 25 minutes. If the thicker sections still look pale or doughy, continue baking in 5-minute increments as needed.
Rest and serve. Let rest for about 20 minutes. Carefully transfer to a serving plate and serve warm with sliced bread or crackers.

Notes

Puff pastry: Thaw according to the package directions and keep the dough cold. If your brand recommends a different baking temperature, follow its guidance and check for a golden, baked-through crust.

Optional decorations: Use a small cutter. Every cutout hole must be covered by intact pastry when you wrap the cheese. Skip the cutouts if there isn’t enough dough.

Jam substitutions: Use a similar amount of thick fig, apricot, or strawberry jam.

Preparing ahead: Assemble earlier in the day, cover, and refrigerate. Brush the outside with egg just before baking. Allow additional baking time if needed when starting cold.

Timing: The total includes preparation, baking, and resting. Puff pastry thawing takes additional time.

Ingredient count: Three main ingredients, plus an egg for brushing. Bread and crackers are serving accompaniments.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 30
Category: appetizer
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American