Description
A luscious appetizer featuring a wheel of brie cheese wrapped with sweet fig jam, crunchy pecans, and a hint of rosemary, baked until perfectly melted and gooey.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) wheel of brie cheese
- 1/4 cup fig jam or preserves
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 teaspoon fresh)
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix fig jam, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and rosemary.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry into a 12-inch square. Place brie in the center and top with the fig-pecan mixture.
- Fold the pastry over the brie, pleating and pinching the edges to seal completely. Brush all over with beaten egg.
- Place the wrapped brie seam-side down on the baking sheet. Score the top lightly with a knife for steam vents.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with crackers or baguette slices.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a savory twist, add a sprinkle of black pepper or swap rosemary for thyme. Make sure the brie is well chilled before wrapping to avoid excessive melting during assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American