Description
A delightful appetizer featuring a wheel of creamy brie cheese wrapped in savory prosciutto and flaky puff pastry, baked until golden brown and accented with sweet fig preserves, honey, fresh thyme, and a hint of black pepper. Perfect for entertaining and serving with crackers or bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (8-12 ounce) wheel of brie cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
- 1-2 tablespoons fig preserves
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4-8 slices thin prosciutto
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425° F to prepare for baking the wrapped brie.
- Assemble Brie: Lay the thawed puff pastry flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the brie wheel in the center and score the top in a crosshatch pattern to allow flavors to penetrate.
- Add Flavorings: Spread fig preserves over the top of the brie, then drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and black pepper to enhance the taste.
- Wrap Brie: Wrap the prosciutto slices around the brie wheel evenly. Fold the corners of the puff pastry over the brie to completely encase it.
- Prepare for Baking: Brush the entire puff pastry surface with beaten egg to promote browning, then lightly sprinkle with coarse sugar for a subtle crunch and sweetness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the pastry is deep golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving with your favorite bread or crackers. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Thaw puff pastry completely for easier handling and better results.
- Scoring the brie allows the preserves and honey to infuse the cheese more effectively.
- Adjust the amount of honey and fig preserves based on sweetness preference.
- Use coarse sugar sparingly to avoid overpowering sweetness and to add subtle texture.
- Serve immediately for the best melty texture, but warm leftovers can be gently reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
