Baked Brie & Caramelized Onions in Puff Pastry

brie cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cream cheese is more affordable and still provides creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a cost-effective substitute for butter.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar is less expensive and works well for caramelization.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a budget-friendly nut alternative.

In a medium skillet, heat 1 Tbsp butter and 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat.

Add 1 thinly sliced medium yellow onion and cook for 10 minutes until softened and browning.

Season with salt and a pinch of sugar and continue sautéing for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown in color.

Add ½ tsp white balsamic vinegar, pepper to taste, and the leaves of 2 sprigs of thyme, and stir to combine. Let cool.

On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 sheet of puff pastry into a 12” square.

Place 1 8-oz wheel of brie in the center of the pastry, top it with caramelized onions, and then wrap the pastry around the cheese, pressing the dough to seal.

Brush with 1 beaten egg and bake in a 400º oven for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Let the baked brie cool for 10 minutes before slicing into it.

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