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The flavor combination in this baked brie with puff pastry includes basil, bacon & peach baked brie and it is phenomenal! It’s the perfect appetizer.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Amazing Flavor Combination: You can enjoy this brie with just the cheese and pastry or you can take it up a notch by adding in some fun flavor combos. 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 trust me, it is amazing! You can also come up with your own flavor combinations (See Tips below for more ideas)
Beautiful Presentation. Not only is the flavor great, it has an amazing presentation and it’s easy! You will totally wow your guests with this one. Looks so much more difficult to make than it really is. It only takes minutes to put together.
Ingredients Needed
- Puff pastry, from the freezer section of the grocery store
- Brie round. I prefer a triple-cream brie.
- Bacon, crisp
- Fresh basil sliced
- Peach jam
- Egg
What is Puff Pastry?
This brie is wrapped in a layer of puff pastry. Puff Pastry can be made from scratch (it’s a lot of work) I prefer to use store-bought puff pastry which can be found in the freezer section of the grocery store. Puff pastry is a flaky pastry that is made from a laminated dough, or a dough that is made by alternating layers of butter and dough.
How to Make Baked Brie
- Allow the puff pastry to warm up a bit so that you can easily unfold it without tearing it.
- Place puff pastry sheet on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or dish.
- Place your wheel of 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 or you can remove it if you prefer. I always leave mine on
- Place your toppings on the top of the brie. Our favorite flavor combo is peach jam, bacon and basil. I use 1/4 cup of peach jam on top. I used my homemade peach jam but store bought will work fine.
- Top it with 2 slices of crisp diced bacon and 2 Tbsp of freshly sliced basil.
- Gently wrap the puff pastry around the brie. I make little tucks or folds in the pastry as I work my way around the brie.
- Pinch the pastry closed so your filling doesn’t leak out.
- Brush the puff pastry with an egg wash.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until the cheese melted through and the puff pastry has turned a nice golden brown. Bake on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Place on a platter and serve.
How to Serve Baked Brie
Use a sharp knife to cut into the brie and serve it with:
- Sliced baguette
- Crackers
- Vegetables. Carrots, celery or sliced peppers.
- Candied Pecans
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.
Tips from leigh Anne
I love to play around with different flavor combinations, adding in different nuts and fruits to my brie. Here are some of my other favorites.
- Caramelize diced apples or pears in some brown sugar and add in a bit of cinnamon.
- Top the brie with your favorite flavor of jam. Raspberry jam, strawberry jam, fig jam or apricot jam and brie are a great combo. A pepper jelly would be good too.
- Leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving is delish on the brie!
- Caramelized onions with a few teaspoons of brown sugar or balsamic glaze added in and then put on top of brie.
- Top the cheese with some honey and add your favorite nut such as pecans, almonds or walnuts.
- Sprinkle the top of the brie with some fresh herbs such as fresh rosemary or fresh thyme.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store leftover baked brie in puffed pastry?
Any leftovers should be stored covered in the refrigerator. You can reheat it in the microwave or in a 300 degree F oven.
Can I use something other than puff pastry?
Phyllo dough could be used in place of the puff pastry.
Can I make baked brie ahead of time?
The brie can be wrapped in pastry and kept refrigerated for up to a day before baking and serving. Keep it covered in the fridge. Brush with egg wash just before baking.
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Baked Brie in Puffed Pastry
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 8 oz Brie round
- 2 slices bacon crisp
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil sliced
- 1/4 cup peach jam
- 1 egg beaten for wash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Lay out sheet of puff pastry.
- Place round of cheese in the middle (rind may be left on)
- Top with jam, basil and bacon
- Bring up the edges of the pastry and work your way around making tucks in the dough.
- Press to make sure edges are sealed.
- Brush with beaten egg over top and sides
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown
Tips & Notes:
- Caramelize diced apples or pears in some brown sugar and add in a bit of cinnamon.
- Top the brie with your favorite flavor of jam. Raspberry jam, strawberry jam, fig jam or apricot jam and brie are a great combo. A pepper jelly would be good too.
- Leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving is delish on the brie!
- Caramelized onions with a few teaspoons of brown sugar or balsamic glaze added in and then put on top of brie.
- Top the cheese with some honey and add your favorite nut such as pecans, almonds or walnuts.
- Sprinkle the top of the brie with some fresh herbs such as fresh rosemary or fresh thyme.
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Charlotte says
This is my absolute favorite baked Brie. It gets rave reviews every time I make it. I too cool mine a little longer (30-35ish) to get it a little more gooey. Fantastic flavor combination.