Baked Brie en Croûte: An Elegant Appetizer Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 egg egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 (17.3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry (such as Pepperidge Farm®), thawed
• 0.5 cup apricot preserves
• 0.75 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds
• 1 (7 inch) wheel Brie cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2. Combine the egg and water in a small bowl and whisk to create an egg wash.
3. Gently roll out the puff pastry to form a 14-inch square. Use a knife or pizza cutter to trim the corners and create a circular shape. Spread apricot preserves evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Sprinkle cranberries and almonds on top of the preserves, then place the Brie cheese in the center.
4. Brush the edges of the pastry with the prepared egg wash. Fold the top and bottom of the pastry over the Brie, trimming approximately 2 inches from each edge. Fold the remaining pastry over the top, ensuring the Brie is completely covered. Press the seams firmly with your fingers to seal. Remove any excess apricot preserves that may seep out.
5. Carefully transfer the wrapped cheese, seam-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top generously with the remaining egg wash.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry turns a beautiful golden brown, approximately 20 minutes. Allow the Brie en Croûte to rest for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 497 kcal
• Fat Content: 32 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 14 g
• Sodium Content: 371 mg
• Protein Content: 13 g
• Cholesterol Content: 56 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 41 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g