Baked Brie

By Maria Lichty

Published on December 19, 2024

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Why You Will Love This Baked Brie Recipe

Baked Brie is the ultimate holiday appetizer. When the brie is hugged by puff pastry and baked, magic happens. The puff pastry gets golden brown and buttery and the brie gets melty and oooh so creamy. I like to hide maple, pecans, cinnamon, and brown sugar inside for a sweet surprise. This puff pastry brie is PERFECTION!

• Creamy & Soft Texture: When baked, the brie cheese becomes wonderfully creamy and smooth, melting into a rich, velvety texture that’s hard to resist. It’s like a warm, gooey hug for your taste buds.
• Crispy, Golden Crust: When you wrap brie in puff pastry, it bakes up to a golden, flaky exterior that adds a satisfying crunch to the softness inside. It’s a perfect balance of textures.
• Savory & Sweet: The melty savory brie pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, and pure maple syrup.
• Easy Yet Elegant: Despite how fancy it looks, baked brie is incredibly easy to make. It’s a simple appetizer or snack that feels luxurious, which is why it’s always a crowd-pleaser at gatherings.

What You Need to Make Baked Brie

The ingredients are simple, but the end results are AMAZING!

• Puff Pastry: Find puff pastry in the freezer aisle! You will need to thaw the puff pastry before you wrap the wheel of brie, so make sure you take the puff pastry out of the freezer 30 to 40 minutes before you get started.
• Brie cheese: You will need an 8-ounce round of brie cheese for this recipe. You don’t have to remove the rind, it is edible. If you want to remove the rind, you can use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the thin rind of the cheese at the top of the wheel. This is easier to do when the brie is cold.
• Butter: You need a little butter for sautéing the pecans.
• Pecans: The nutty pecans pair so well with the brie and are a nice surprise when you cut it open!
• Cinnamon: Cinnamon is my favorite holiday spice and so good in this baked brie.
• Brown Sugar: To sweeten things up!
• Pure Maple Syrup: Adding a little pure maple syrup adds another level of sweet!
• Egg: Brush the puff pastry with a simple egg wash before baking so it gets nice and golden brown.

How to Make Baked Brie

Things are about to get cheesy!

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set the thawed puff pastry sheet on top, laid out in a rectangle.
• Toast the pecans in melted butter and season with cinnamon. Immediately pour pecans into a small bowl. Add the brown sugar and stir until combined.
• Place brie round in the middle of the puff pastry. The rind is edible, so I don’t cut it off. It helps hold the shape of the brie. If you want to remove it, you can use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the thin top rind of the cheese. This is easier to do when the brie is cold.
• Top the brie with pure maple syrup and the toasted pecan brown sugar mixture.
• Wrap the brie in puff pastry. Fold one edge of the puff pastry dough over the brie and brush the top with egg wash, using a pastry brush. Fold up the opposite side then brush top dough with egg wash. Repeat with remaining edges until the brie is completely covered in the puff pastry, trimming off excess dough edges if necessary. You can use excess dough to make decorations to place on top of brie, if desired. Press the dough together to make sure it sealed tightly. Brush the top and sides of the wrapped brie with egg wash.
• Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the pastry is a golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the brie sit for 10 to 15 minutes.

What to Serve with Baked Brie

I like to serve baked brie on a large platter or cheese board with the following to make a pretty presentation.

• Crackers: Try a neutral cracker for something simple or crackers with herbs, seeds, or even a touch of sweetness (like cinnamon or honey) to complement the flavors of the brie.
• Bread: Crusty baguette, sourdough, rye, Italian, or even cranberry walnut bread are good options.
• Fresh Fruit: Apple slices, pear slices, grapes, berries, pomegranate seeds, or figs all pair beautifully with baked brie.
• Dried Fruit: Dried cranberries, dried apricots, and dried cherries add nice color and sweetness.
• Jams, Honey, & Sauces: Serve with your favorite fruit jam (raspberry jam , fig jam & apricot jam are good options). You can also drizzle with honey or even balsamic glaze for a sweet-savory option.
• Nuts: Sprinkle with pecans, candied pecans, walnuts, pistachios, almonds, or hazelnuts.
• Fresh Herbs: Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme.

How to Store & Reheat Baked Brie

Baked brie is best served warm and fresh from the oven, but if you have leftovers or want to make it ahead of time, here’s how to store and reheat it:

• Cool It Completely: Let the baked brie with puff pastry cool to room temperature.
• Wrap Carefully: Wrap the whole thing (cheese and pastry) tightly in plastic wrap or foil, ensuring that the pastry is fully covered.
• Airtight Container: Place the wrapped brie in an airtight container for extra protection.
• Fridge: Store it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• To Reheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the whole brie (wrapped in puff pastry) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Heat for 10-15 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and the cheese inside is warm and gooey. Try not to overheat, brie is best when it’s soft and gooey inside, not rubbery. I don’t recommend microwaving because the puff pastry can make it soggy.

More Holiday Appetizer Recipes

• Stuffed Mushrooms
• Artichoke Dip
• Pear Brie Puff Pastry Tart
• Cranberry Salsa
• Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Easy Cheese Ball

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Baked Brie (VIDEO)

Brie cheese topped with pure maple syrup, brown sugar, pecans, and wrapped in puff pastry, and baked until golden delicious. Serve the melty baked brie with crackers, bread, or apple slices. The perfect holiday appetizer!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Equipment

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) round brie cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 egg, beaten
• Crackers, crostini, apple slices, for serving

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the thawed puff pastry sheet on the prepared baking sheet. Note-the puff pastry will take about 40 minutes to thaw. Read package instructions.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the pecans and cinnamon and heat until browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately pour pecans into a small bowl. Add the brown sugar and stir until combined. It is ok if the brown sugar melts a little.
• Place brie round in the middle of the puff pastry. The rind is edible, so I don’t cut it off. It helps hold the shape of the brie. If you want to remove it, you can use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the thin top rind of the cheese. This is easier to do when the brie is cold.
• Pour pure maple syrup over the top of the brie round. Place the toasted pecan and brown sugar mixture on top of brie. Gently press so it stays on top of the brie.
• Fold one edge of the puff pastry dough over the brie and brush the top with egg wash, using a pastry brush. Fold up the opposite side then brush top dough with egg wash. Repeat with remaining edges until the brie is completely covered in the puff pastry, trimming off excess dough edges if necessary. You can use excess dough to make decorations to place on top of brie, if desired. Press the dough together to make sure it sealed tightly. Brush the top and sides of the wrapped brie with egg wash.
• Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the pastry is a golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the brie sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Place the brie on a serving platter and serve warm with crackers, crostini, and/or apple slices.

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Nutrition

Calories: 239.63kcal, Carbohydrates: 15.58g, Protein: 6.26g, Fat: 17.26g, Saturated Fat: 6.22g, Cholesterol: 34.98mg, Sodium: 184.28mg, Potassium: 72.9mg, Fiber: 0.75g, Sugar: 5.86g, Vitamin A: 160.45IU, Calcium: 47.26mg, Iron: 0.82mg

Keywords brie, puff pastry

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