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Classic Baked Brie en Croute with Fig Jam and Toasted Pecans

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Make this elegant, crowd-pleasing baked brie wrapped in puff pastry. It features a sweet fig jam topping and crunchy pecans for a perfect appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) wheel of brie cheese, cold
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1/4 cup fig jam
  • 1/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the cold brie wheel in the center of the thawed puff pastry sheet.
  3. Spoon the fig jam over the top surface of the brie. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the jam.
  4. Fold the puff pastry up and around the brie, sealing all the edges tightly to fully enclose the cheese. Trim any excess pastry. Place the wrapped brie, seam-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Brush the entire surface of the pastry with the beaten egg wash. This helps it brown nicely.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the cheese inside is melted and gooey.
  7. Remove from the oven. Let the baked brie rest on the sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring it to a serving plate.
  8. If desired, drizzle with honey just before serving. Serve immediately with crackers, sliced baguette, or apple slices.

Notes

  • For a crispier pastry, chill the wrapped brie for 15 minutes before brushing with egg wash and baking.
  • If you skip the puff pastry, bake the unwrapped brie in a small oven-safe dish for 10-12 minutes until soft.
  • Serve this warm baked brie appetizer immediately for the best melted texture.

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