Baked Brie with Fig Jam (Printable)

Golden puff pastry encloses creamy Brie topped with sweet fig jam and optional toasted nuts.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese & Dairy

01 - 1 wheel (8 oz) Brie cheese
02 - 1 egg, beaten

→ Condiments

03 - 3 tablespoons fig jam

→ Pastry

04 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen

→ Garnish (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
07 - Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the thawed puff pastry sheet on the prepared baking sheet and set the Brie wheel in the center.
03 - Spread fig jam evenly over the top surface of the Brie cheese.
04 - Sprinkle chopped toasted nuts and fresh thyme leaves over the fig jam, if using.
05 - Fold the pastry up and over the Brie, pleating to fully enclose it, then pinch seams to seal.
06 - Brush the exterior of the sealed pastry with the beaten egg to achieve a golden finish.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.
08 - Allow to rest for 10 minutes before transferring to a serving platter; serve with crackers or sliced baguette.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Creamy and sweet combination
  • Elegant and easy appetizer
02 -
  • Substitute fig jam with apricot raspberry or cranberry preserves for variety
  • Add a sprinkle of salt and cracked black pepper for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use high quality Brie for best flavor
  • Chill the assembled pastry before baking to maintain shape
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