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Baked Brie en Croute Recipe: Easy Fig Jam & Pecan Appetizer

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This easy baked brie en croute features creamy brie cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry, layered with sweet fig jam and toasted pecans. It’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for holidays, parties, or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 wheel brie cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (8.5 oz), thawed
  • 1/4 cup fig jam
  • 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
  • Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toast pecans on the baking sheet for 4-5 minutes until fragrant. Let cool, then chop coarsely.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to a 10-inch square.
  4. Place brie wheel in the center of the pastry. Spoon fig jam over the top and spread evenly. Sprinkle toasted, chopped pecans over the jam.
  5. Fold up the pastry corners over the brie, pinching and pleating to seal. Trim excess pastry if needed.
  6. Press seams to seal well. Decorate with pastry scraps if desired.
  7. Whisk egg with water in a small bowl. Brush over the pastry to coat evenly.
  8. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Rotate tray halfway through baking.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  10. Garnish with flaky sea salt and fresh thyme if desired. Transfer to a serving platter and slice into wedges.

Notes

Chill the wrapped brie for 10 minutes before baking for extra crispiness. Seal pastry edges well to prevent cheese leakage. Use parchment paper for easy cleanup. Substitute fig jam with apricot, raspberry, or cranberry preserves if desired. For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry. Let baked brie rest before cutting to avoid molten cheese spills.

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