Puff Pastry-Wrapped Brie

Three simple steps are all you'll need to make this simply delicious and elegant appetizer, featuring golden puff pastry oozing with melted Brie cheese.
  • thaw: 40 minutes
  • prep: 10 minutes
  • bake: 25 minutes
  • stand: 20 minutes
  • Serves: 6

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Puff Pastry Sheets(1 sheet), thawed according to package directions
  • 1 (8-ounce) Brie cheese round
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Place the cheese in the center. Fold the pastry up over the cheese to cover. Trim the excess pastry and press to seal. Reserve the pastry scraps for decoration.

  2. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk. Brush the seam of the pastry with the egg mixture. Place seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Decorate with the pastry scraps, if desired. Brush with the egg mixture.

  3. Bake for 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Let stand for 20 minutes before serving.

  4. How to Thaw? Thaw time may vary.  Pastry should unfold easily but still be cold after thawing.  At room temperature, thaw unwrapped pastry for no more than 40 minutes.  In the microwave, wrap pastry in paper towel and microwave on HIGH for 15 seconds, then turn it over and microwave for another 15 seconds.  If it doesn’t unfold easily, microwave for another 5 seconds on each side.

Wrapped Recipe

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If any cracks form while you’re working with Puff Pastry, just rub with a little water and press to seal the dough together.

Always flip and place the cut side of the Puff Pastry down on the baking sheet.

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