Have you tried Baked Brie in Puff Pastry?! It is one of our favorite easy appetizers for holidays, parties, and special gatherings because it looks fancy but takes just a few simple ingredients. Creamy brie is layered with apricot preserves and toasted almonds, then wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden. It’s incredibly delicious!
We love serving this warm with crackers and apple slices so everyone can scoop up the melty cheese and sweet preserves. Add a few pastry leaves on top for a pretty holiday touch, and it becomes the kind of appetizer that always gets attention on the table.
If you love this Baked Brie in Puff Pastry, you’ll also enjoy Spinach Artichoke Dip, Bacon Wrapped Smokies, Cheese Ball, and Cranberry Salsa.
Why you’ll love it + Why it works:
- So Impressive: WOW your guests at your holiday parties (we especially love it for Thanksgiving and Christmas)!
- Ready in Minutes: With store-bought puff pastry, most of the work is already done for you.
- Perfect for Entertaining: It’s always a favorite for holidays, parties, and special occasions.
- Flaky Puff Pastry: The pastry bakes into a crisp, buttery shell that perfectly surrounds the creamy cheese.
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry Ingredients
- Frozen puff pastry (½ of a 17-ounce package, thawed): Wraps the brie in buttery, flaky layers that bake to a beautiful golden crust. Thawed store-bought puff pastry makes this recipe quick and easy.
- Brie cheese round (1 (8-ounce) package, rind on, cut in half): Creates the creamy, melty center of the appetizer. The rind is edible and helps the cheese hold its shape as it bakes.
- Sliced toasted almonds (⅛ cup, optional): Adds a delicious crunch and nutty flavor that complements the creamy brie. Pecans or walnuts also work well.
- Apricot preserves (¼ cup): Add sweetness and fruity flavor that pairs beautifully with the rich cheese. Raspberry, cranberry, fig, or blackberry preserves are also delicious options.
- Egg whites (2): Creates an egg wash that gives the puff pastry a shiny, golden finish while helping decorative pieces stick in place.
How to make Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
PREP. Lightly grease a pie pan with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
PUFF PASTRY. Slightly roll out the sheet of puff pastry and place it over the pie pan. Place half the cheese round in the center.
FILLING. Add the almonds, then place the top half of the brie cheese on top and press down. Add the preserves on top of the cheese round (you can also add the almonds on top of the preserved if preferred).
FORM. Wash the edges of the puff pastry with egg wash and fold the puff pastry up over the cheese round so that the sides meet together. Press together and cut off the excess.
Roll out excess and make any decorative dough pieces. We made leaves. Place on top and brush the rest of the egg wash all over the puff pastry dough.
BAKE + SERVE. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow the brie to cool for 5 minutes.
Serve warm with crackers, baguette slices, apple slices or pears.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Keep the puff pastry cold until you’re ready to assemble so it stays easy to work with and bakes into flaky layers.
- Seal the pastry seams well to help prevent the melted cheese from leaking during baking.
- Let the baked brie rest for about 5 minutes before serving so the cheese thickens slightly and is easier to scoop.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and creamy for the best texture.
- Puff pastry is found in the freezer section at the grocery store. To thaw, stick half in a Ziploc bag and thaw in the fridge overnight
Baked Brie Puff Pastry
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Ingredients
- ½ (17-ounce) package frozen puff pastry thawed
- 1 (8-ounce) package brie cheese round rind on, cut in half
- ⅛ cup sliced toasted almonds optional
- ¼ cup apricot preserves or your favorite preserve
- 2 egg whites
Instructions
- Lightly grease a pie pan with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Slightly roll out the sheet of puff pastry and place over pie pan. Place half the cheese round in the center.
- Add the almonds, then place the top half of the brie cheese on top and press down. Add the preserves on top of the cheese round (you can also add the almonds on top of the preserved if preferred).
- Wash edges of the puff pastry with egg wash and fold the puff pastry up over the cheese round so that the sides meet together. Press together and cut off excess.
- Roll out excess and make any decorative dough pieces. We made leaves. Place on top and brush the rest of the egg wash all over the puff pastry dough.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow the brie to cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with crackers and apples.
Notes
- Keep the puff pastry cold until you’re ready to assemble so it stays easy to work with and bakes into flaky layers.
- Seal the pastry seams well to help prevent the melted cheese from leaking during baking.
- Let the baked brie rest for about 5 minutes before serving so the cheese thickens slightly and is easier to scoop.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and creamy for the best texture.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Prepare the brie according to the recipe, but do not bake it. Instead, wrap the brie with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for 24 hours. Bake according to the recipe.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat it in a 200°F oven until the cheese is warm.
Wrap it again with foil. Freeze for up to one month. To bake from frozen: remove the foil and plastic. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 45-50 minutes or until hot throughout and the pastry is golden brown.
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This recipe was first shared November, 2021.
I made this for a baby shower and it was a big hit! I didn’t add the nuts due to several people there had nut allergies.i will definitely be making this again I loved the pie plate it was so cute & the apples & crackers looked great around the pastry!
I am so happy it was a hit at the baby shower, and leaving out the nuts is a great way to make it allergy friendly.
I made this for a Baby Shower it was a hit it’s delicious ❤️
This is one of my favorite easy appetizers, and I am happy it was a hit. 😊
This was absolutely beautiful on the appetizer table. It tasted so gods there was none left. I’m going to share this recipe. Thanks for the inspiration.
This was so much easier to make than I thought it would be and it turned out perfect!! Thank you for the recipe, I’m saving this to make again for the holidays!
Made this for Friendsgiving the other day and it was a big hit! Was so easy to make too.