Easy Holiday Appetizer Brie En Croute Recipe for Baked Brie In a Puff Pastry

brie cheese

🥗Healthier: camembert cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cream cheese is less expensive and still provides a creamy texture.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought pie crust

Store-bought pie crust is often cheaper and easier to work with.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a more affordable nut alternative.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Sugar syrup is a cost-effective sweetener.

Take the puff pastry out and let it sit for 15-20 minutes to soften.

Flour the surface to prevent sticking.

Roll out the puff pastry until it's slightly wider, but not super thin.

Place the brie cheese in the center of the pastry.

Brush the top of the brie with an egg wash made from 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water.

Spread berry jam on top of the brie.

Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the jam.

Add dried cranberries on top of the walnuts.

Wrap the pastry around the brie, folding and sealing the edges tightly.

Cut off excess pastry and keep it for decoration.

Brush the entire wrapped brie with egg wash for a golden finish.

Create decorative shapes with the leftover pastry and attach them to the wrapped brie with egg wash.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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