Description
A delicious appetizer featuring a warm wheel of brie cheese wrapped in thin prosciutto and golden puff pastry, filled with sweet fig preserves and honey, enhanced with fresh thyme and black pepper. Perfect for gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Cheese and Filling
- 1 (8-12 ounce) wheel of brie cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
- 1-2 tablespoons fig preserves
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Wrapping
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4-8 slices thin prosciutto
- 1 egg, beaten
- coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pastry perfectly golden brown.
- Prepare the pastry and cheese: Lay the thawed puff pastry flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the wheel of brie in the center. Using a knife, score the top of the brie in a crosshatch pattern to allow flavors to penetrate.
- Add fillings and seasonings: Spread the fig preserves evenly over the top of the brie, then drizzle with honey. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and black pepper over the brie for added flavor.
- Wrap with prosciutto and pastry: Wrap the prosciutto slices around the brie wheel, then fold the corners of the puff pastry over to encase the cheese completely.
- Brush and sprinkle: Brush the entire puff pastry surface with the beaten egg to help it brown beautifully during baking. Lightly sprinkle coarse sugar on top for a subtle sweetness and crisp texture.
- Bake: Place the prepared baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the pastry turns a deep golden brown and is fully cooked.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite bread or crackers for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- Let the brie rest for a few minutes after baking to avoid burning your mouth with hot cheese.
- Use high-quality fig preserves for the best flavor impact.
- Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before starting to avoid cracking.
- Adjust the amount of honey and fig preserves based on your sweetness preference.
- Prosciutto adds saltiness, so add salt carefully if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
