This classic, four-ingredient Raspberry-Almond Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is always a crowd-pleaser at any holiday gathering!
My niece and I share a love of Celtic history, warm hugs, musty bookstores, and baked brie; of the latter, this Raspberry-Almond Baked Brie is one of our favorites.
This no-stress, easy-to-make appetizer is a total crowd-pleaser at any celebration. It holds up well if it needs to be transported, and brings just the right amount of “fancy” to practically any occasion.
This recipe lends itself to countless variations. You can swap out the raspberry jam for something seasonal. Or how about orange marmalade, or apricot, or Marion Berry? Or leave out the almond paste and use cranberry sauce to create a new holiday tradition.
We like to serve this with apple slices and hearty, whole grain crackers.
Raspberry-Almond Baked Brie
Ingredients
- 1 wheel of brie
- 1 sheet of puff pastry I use Pepperidge Farm
- 3 - 4 ounces of almond paste See Note
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup raspberry jam
- 1 egg white gently whisked
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°.
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Defrost puff pastry according to direction. Lay one sheet evenly in the bottom of a glass pie plate.
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Slice the brie wheel horizontally as shown. Separate the layers.
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Roll the almond paste into a circle slightly larger than the brie wheel and about 1/8-inch thick.
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Use the brie container to cut a round of almond paste. (Or just use the brie as a guide and cut around it with a knife.)
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Layer the almond paste circle in between the two brie circles.
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Spread the raspberry jam evenly on top.
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Using a pastry brush, apply a thin layer of egg white wash to the inside edges of the puff pastry. This will help to seal it together when you gather the edges.
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Gather the puff pastry together at the top of the brie wheel and twist gently to seal.
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Carefully slice off the big knot of pastry on the top. Use the extra pastry to create decorative shapes for the top if you wish.
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Apply an egg white wash to the entire pastry.
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Bake in preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown.
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Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Serve with crackers or sliced apples.
NOTE: You can find almond paste in the baking section of your grocery store, usually near the canned pie fillings. You can also make it from scratch, but I’ll save that for another time. 🙂
Ohhh! Looks delicious! My sister traditionally makes a holiday baked brie with cranberries and walnuts, but I really like the idea of almond paste and jam! I’ll have to share this with her. Thanks!
Oh do I miss baked brie appetizers. Love your version with the raspberry almond combo. It looks so beautiful and sounds delicious!
Ummmm…. yum! I need to try this.
Oh my goodness! I think I’m going to save that picture as my screensaver and just stare at it ALL DAY LONG.
You wrap your brie so much better than I did with the pastry! Beautiful job!
Oh my gosh I seriously love Brie (it was the one thing I used to cheat with when I was vegan!), and this recipe looks to die for. We’ll be hosting a little party in January so I’ll make it then!
Ooh, wow, what a treat. One time for a party we made baked brie with silvered almonds and brown sugar–it was SOOOO good!! Addictive, though!