Basil, Bacon & Peach Baked Brie

The flavor combination in this basil, bacon & peach baked brie is phenomenal!  The perfect appetizer.

I am so excited to share with you today’s recipe for baked brie! This flavor combination is amazing. If you are looking for a delicious appetizer for any of your upcoming holiday gatherings I’ve got it!

This recipe has it all – a great flavor combination, amazing presentation and it’s easy! You will totally wow your guests with this one.

The combination of brie, basil, bacon and peach has become a family favorite since we first had it on a waffle at one of our favorite Portland eateries. Initially it sounds like a strange combination but it is amazing! I decided if it worked on a waffle it would work as an appetizer wrapped in puff pastry.

I love puff pastry. It is so easy to use and makes such am amazing presentation. I love that Pepperidge Farms Puff Pastry comes in various forms – sheets, cups or shells. For this recipe I used the sheets of puff pastry.

Allow the puff pastry to warm up a bit so that you can easily unfold it without tearing it. Place your Brie in the middle of the pastry sheet. The brie will be covered with a “rind”. This rind is eatable and can be left on. Place 1/4 cup of peach jam on top. I used my homemade peach jam but store bought will work fine.

Then top it with 2 slices of crisp bacon and 2 Tbsp of freshly sliced basil.

Then gently wrap the puff pastry around the brie. I make little tucks in the pastry as I work my way around the brie.

Be sure and pinch the pastry closed so your filling doesn’t leak out. Then give it an egg wash – just brush a beaten egg over the surface of the pastry to give it a nice shine.

I then placed in on a baking sheet and baked it in the oven at 375 for about 20 minutes. You want it to be nice and golden brown.

Then all you have to do is add some sliced baguette or crackers and dig in! If it has baked long enough, all that wonderful brie cheese will ooze out when you cut into it.

Be sure and get a little bit of all the flavors – brie, bacon, basil and peach for the full effect.

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I’m always looking for ways to spark new creative ideas with my recipes. I hope you enjoy this recipe and don’t forget to check out more recipes at www.puffpastry.com.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry. The opinions and text are all mine.

For other yummy appetizer ideas check out these:

Sundried Tomato Pesto Palmiers

Cranberry Salsa

Bacon Wrapped Dates Drizzle with Maple Syrup