Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Jam (Easy & Elegant Appetizer)

Easy baked brie with jam wrapped in flaky puff pastry-an effortless, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for holidays, parties, or cozy nights in. Try it with raspberry, apricot, or fig jam!

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• Why You'll Love This Baked Brie with Jam
• Ingredients You'll Need
• How to Make Baked Brie with Jam
• Serving Ideas for Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
• Puff Pastry & Party Favorites
• Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Jam

This easy, 4-ingredient baked brie with jam is one of those appetizers that makes people think you fussed over it… when you absolutely didn't. It's creamy, flaky, a little bit fancy, and always disappears fast-whether it's sitting on a holiday buffet or a picnic table in the park. It travels well, too, so you can bake it at home and bring it along without worry.

Honestly, this baked brie recipe is so simple and easy that even friends who "never cook" have pulled it off (and been pretty proud of themselves). True story.

We're sharing our puff pastry baked brie recipe here using raspberry jam, but you can swap in whatever you like-orange marmalade, apricot preserves, fig spread, cranberry sauce-anything thick and flavorful works.

Why You'll Love This Baked Brie with Jam

• Only 4 ingredients - puff pastry, brie, jam, and sliced almonds (optional) are all you need.
• Virtually foolproof recipe - even kitchen novices can master it on the first try.
• Crowd-pleasing flavor - creamy brie, buttery pastry, and sweet jam never fail to impress.
• Perfect for any occasion - from holiday tables to casual picnics.
• Travel-friendly - holds up well if made ahead and transported.
• Easily customizable - swap raspberry jam for apricot, Marionberry, fig spread, cranberry sauce, or even savory chutneys.

Ingredients You'll Need

Brie baked in puff pastry with jam requires only four simple ingredients. (Hint: Three of them are in the name!)

Brie: Brie is a soft, creamy cheese encased in a powdery edible rind. It can be purchased in many different sizes, small to large; and when baked, it melts into a gooey, melty sauce that is perfect for dipping and spreading on cut fruits, crackers, and crudité.

This recipe is scaled to use a small round of brie; however, if you wish to make a bigger baked brie, all you need is a large brie wheel and an extra sheet of puff pastry.

Tips for Buying Brie

Brie round come in many sizes, but the guidelines for buying them are all the same. Look for brie rounds that are about one-inch thick, with a bright, white, powdery rind, and a sweet odor. They should give slightly when pressed, and the rind should feel "full."

Avoid cheeses with brown or gummy rinds, or ones that sunken or dried out. Avoid brie cheeses that have a harsh, acrid, or pungent smell.

Puff Pastry: Frozen puff pastry is one of the few premade ingredients we regularly purchase and use. It is such a time-saver! (You can definitely make this recipe with homemade puff pastry if you want to.)

Jam: We love raspberry jam for this recipe; however, you can swap it out for any thick jam or preserve.

Almond Paste: Almond paste can be purchased in the baking aisle of almost any grocery store. If you are feeling particularly energetic, you can also make it yourself at home.

How to Make Baked Brie with Jam

Whatever jam or filling you choose for your baked brie, the process is the same. 

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Defrost puff pastry according to package directions.

Prep & Place Almond Paste

Slice the brie wheel in half horizontally across the middle, so that you have two thin brie wheels.

Roll the almond paste into a circle slightly larger than the brie wheel and about ⅛-inch thick. Use the brie container to cut a round of almond paste the same size as the brie wheel. (If you don't have a container, just cut a circle around the brie itself.)

Layer the almond paste circle in between the two brie circles.

With your palms, form a small ball with the leftover almond paste you cut away.

Roll the ball out out so that it is ⅛-inch thick, and cut enough ¼ strips to encircle the top of the brie wheel. Press them down to form a rim around the top of the brie wheel. (It doesn't have to be pretty - this all gets covered up.)

This rim helps to contain and keep the jam in place during prep and cooking. Fill the recess with jam. 

Tips for Wrapping Brie in Puff Pastry

Place the prepared brie wheel in the center of one sheet of room temperature puff pastry. Gently pull the edges together at the top as if you were wrapping a package, and twist slightly to seal. Place the pastry covered brie on an ungreased glass pie dish, cookie sheet, or brie baker.

(My brie baker, as you may note from the images below, looks suspiciously like an oversized ashtray.) 

Optional Step: Cut straight across the top-knot to flatten the top, and then add decorative shapes, as shown below. If you would prefer to just leave the top-knot as is, that works fine too. (For reference, we skipped this step on the brie shown on all the fruit and cheese tray pics in this post. It was just twisted and baked.) 

Bake & Serve

Whisk together egg white and one tablespoon water. Using a pastry brush, apply an egg white wash to the entire pastry.

Bake in preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown.

Allow to cool 5-10 minutes before serving. 

Serving Ideas for Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

Serve your baked brie as the centerpiece of a beautiful charcuterie board loaded with a variety of textures and flavors. Think sliced fruit like apples or pears, juicy grapes, and refreshing watermelon to balance the richness. Add wholegrain crackers, nuts for crunch, and cut veggies and dried fruits for contrast, plus a selection of other cheeses to keep things interesting. This combo makes for a colorful, inviting spread that's perfect for sharing at parties or casual get-togethers.

Puff Pastry & Party Favorites

If you can't get enough of buttery, flaky puff pastry appetizers, there are plenty more ways to enjoy them. Try our Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Cups-an elegant bite-sized starter that's perfect for brunch, holiday gatherings, or afternoon tea. Or make the Puff Pastry Breakfast Braid, a beautiful (and surprisingly easy) centerpiece for breakfast or brunch that's guaranteed to impress.

Looking for more party food ideas? Our vibrant, smoky Muhammara dip pairs beautifully with fresh bread, crackers, or veggies, and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are always a savory crowd-pleaser. And if your celebration calls for a little drama, our Chocolate Fountain Tips & Tricks-including lessons learned from real-life mishaps-will help you create a dessert display that's as smooth and irresistible as it looks.

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