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Baked Brie with Jam and Walnuts Recipe

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  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Baked Brie with Jam recipe creates a deliciously golden puff pastry-wrapped brie topped with sweet fig jam and crunchy walnuts. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or snack, it pairs wonderfully with fresh fruit, crackers, or crostini. The combination of creamy cheese, sweet jam, and toasted nuts wrapped in flaky puff pastry makes for a crowd-pleasing treat that is simple to prepare and impressive to serve.

Ingredients

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Pastry and Cheese

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 10 ounce brie cheese wheel (8-12 ounces is typical)

Toppings

  • 1/3 cup fig jam (alternative jams like apricot or raspberry work well)
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Basting

  • 1 egg, mixed with 1 tablespoon of water

Serving

  • Fruit, crackers, or crostini
  • Rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare Puff Pastry and Brie: Gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to approximately a 10-12 inch square. Place the brie wheel in the center of the pastry. Spread 1/3 cup of fig jam evenly over the top of the brie and sprinkle 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts on top of the jam.
  3. Fold Puff Pastry: Make a cut at each corner of the puff pastry, slicing down towards the center stopping about ½ inch from the brie, forming four triangular flaps. Bring each corner flap up and over the brie, pinching them together at the top like a pinwheel. Brush the seams with the egg wash to help seal the pastry.
  4. Chill Wrapped Brie: Place the wrapped brie on the prepared baking sheet and put it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. This chilling step helps the pastry hold its shape and prevents the cheese from melting too quickly during baking.
  5. Apply Egg Wash and Bake: After chilling, brush the entire pastry surface with the egg wash for a beautiful golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  6. Rest and Serve: Remove the baked brie from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to settle slightly. Serve warm with fresh fruit, nuts, crackers, crostini, and optionally garnish with rosemary or thyme sprigs.

Notes

  • Customize this recipe by using your favorite jam flavors such as apricot, raspberry, or cherry to vary the taste.
  • Toast the walnuts before using to deepen their flavor and add a pleasant crunch.
  • Chilling the wrapped brie before baking is essential to prevent the cheese from oozing out too quickly and to keep the puff pastry intact.
  • For make-ahead convenience, wrap the brie in puff pastry and cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate up to 3 hours before baking. Apply the egg wash only before baking.
  • This appetizer is best enjoyed fresh; leftovers can be stored wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in a 400℉ oven for best results.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 330 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg

Find it online: https://garlicpan.com/baked-brie-with-jam-and-walnuts-recipe/