Brie cheese baked in puff pastry
10 servings
110 minutes
Baked brie cheese in puff pastry is an exquisite French delicacy that embodies the culinary traditions of the country. The tender, creamy brie wrapped in crispy golden pastry melts in your mouth, revealing a rich flavor with subtle nutty notes. The dish's history dates back centuries when cheeses in France symbolized nobility and high art. In this recipe, classic elements merge with refined accents: sweet apricot jam adds a sophisticated fruity tang, while serving it with crackers or bread makes it an ideal snack for celebrations and cozy evenings. This combination of tenderness, crunchiness, and richness transforms simple ingredients into a little gastronomic wonder.
1
Thaw the puff pastry, lightly beat the egg.
- Puff pastry: 245 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
2
On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a square piece measuring 30x30 cm. Use a round plate and knife to cut out a circle from the dough with a diameter of about 22 cm. Lightly brush the edges of the dough with egg. Place brie in the center of the circle and wrap it like a pouch — for this, fold the edges of the dough over to the center. Then lift the tips of the dough slightly upwards to create a small indentation in the center. Brush the dough again with beaten egg. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Puff pastry: 245 g
- Brie cheese: 230 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. Bake the cheese on the middle rack until the dough is a deep golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
- Brie cheese: 230 g
4
Place the cheese on a rack. Put the jam in the center indentation and cool for 30 minutes. Serve with crackers or bread.
- Apricot jam: 0.3 glass