Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Jam

This classic, four-ingredient Easy Baked Brie with Jam is super easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 164kcal

Author Renee

Equipment

1 baking dish

Ingredients

7-8 ounce Brie Wheel
1 sheet Puff Pastry
3 - 4 ounces almond paste
¼ - ⅓ cup thick raspberry jam or other jam of your choice
1 large egg white gently whisked

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Defrost puff pastry according to package directions.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the brie wheel in half horizontally across the middle, for two thin brie wheels.
Roll the almond paste into a circle slightly larger than the brie wheel and about ⅛-inch thick.
Cut a round of almond paste the same size as the brie wheel.
Layer the almond paste circle in between the two brie circles.
Form a small ball with the leftover almond paste.
Roll it out so that it is ⅛-inch thick, and cut enough ¼ strips to encircle the top of the brie wheel.
Press the strips down to form a rim around the top of the brie wheel. Fill the recess with jam.
Place the prepared brie wheel in the center of one sheet of defrosted 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.
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.
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 for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve with whole grain crackers and sliced apples.

Notes

Swap out the raspberry jam for any thick jam or preserve: orange marmalade, apricot preserves, any berry jam, or fig spread are all great choices.

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