Description
Indulge in the delicious combination of gooey Brie cheese, sweet caramelized apples, and aromatic thyme, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry in this irresistible Golden Baked Brie recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 (8-ounce) wheel of Brie cheese
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Optional: honey for drizzling and extra thyme sprigs for garnish
Puff Pastry:
Brie and Apples:
Caramelized Apples:
Egg Wash and Optional:
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Caramelize Apples: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, thyme, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until caramelized, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Pastry: Place puff pastry on the baking sheet. Spoon apple mixture in the center, place Brie on top, and top with remaining apples. Fold pastry over, trimming excess and sealing edges.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush pastry with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with thyme and honey.
Notes
- This appetizer pairs well with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh fruit.
- The apple mixture can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to assemble.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 Brie wheel with pastry and apples
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
