Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

5 from 1 vote

Looking for a classic party appetizer? Look no further than this baked brie in puff pastry recipe! This easy baked brie, or brie en croute, is topped with caramelized onions, prosciutto, apricot jam, and rosemary and baked in flaky puff pastry for the ultimate dish. Minimal effort with maximum flavor - bookmark this recipe for your next gathering!

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Total Time1

Course: Anytime, Appetizer, Holidays

Cuisine: American, French

Servings:

Calories: 212kcal

Author: Britney

Equipment

Skillet
Parchment Paper
Baking Sheet

Ingredients

Caramelized Onions

1 small Yellow Onion
1 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 cup Water
1 tsp Brown Sugar
3 slices Prosciutto (chopped)

Baked Brie

8 oz Wheel of Brie
2 tbsps Apricot Jam
1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary (chopped)
1 Sheet Puff Pastry

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Start by caramelizing the onions. Add olive oil and butter to a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and saute for 5 minutes, then season with kosher salt. Add a teaspoon of brown sugar and a cup of water allow the onions to cook down until the water completely evaporates, about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Add chopped prosciutto to the caramelized onions and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.Roll out a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and place brie in the middle of the puff pastry sheet. Make a crosshatch pattern on top of the brie. Do not remove the top of the brie (the rind).
Spread apricot preserves on top of the brie. Then place the caramelized onions and prosciutto, and chopped rosemary on top.Fold edges of puff pastry over the brie. Trim off any excess dough if needed.
In a small bowl, beat an egg and 1 tbsp of water to make the egg wash. Brush the puff pastry with the egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes prior to cutting into the pastry.

Notes

Storing: place in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezing: I do not recommend freezing this recipe as the texture and flavor of the brie will be changed once thawed.

Make Ahead: prepare the recipe as instructed and wrap the brie in the puff pastry without applying the egg wash. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Just before baking, brush with the egg wash and bake as listed in the recipe card.

Tip:

Reading this during the holiday season? Use up any leftover cranberry sauce instead of apricot preserves for a festive take on this recipe.
Use a triple cream brie for extra creaminess.
This recipe is best served fresh out of the oven as the cheese will remain gooey for about 30 minutes after baking. Cover with aluminum foil to help it stay warm longer. Keep this in mind when serving!

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