Baked Brie in a puff pastry is the perfect sweet and savory appetizer. Warm gooey brie cheese with jam wrapped in a puff pastry and baked to perfection. This baked brie with jam is a savory sweet spread that is so simple to make you will be adding it to every party menu.
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
This Baked Brie with jam is amazing! It makes the perfect easy appetizer! I have been a long time fan of Brie cheese, it is soft and smooth and tastes amazing spread on a cracker.
I originally shared this recipe back in 2014. We have since updated the photos and added answers to the questions that people ask. The recipe is still the same but now you can see just how beautiful Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is.
This easy baked brie with jam appetizer recipe has been a favorite of ours for many years and I know you are going to love it just as much as we do. If you are looking for easy puff pastry recipes be sure to also check out cranberry baked brie, puff pastry apple pie and elephant ears.
Variations and tips
Use any flavor jam. I like using strawberry jam when making my baked brie however if you want to you can use any flavor jam. Another one of my favorites is using raspberry jam, oh it is soo good that way too! For the holidays, try some cranberry jam!
Bake in pie pan. If you are serving for a party I find it easiest to bake in a pie plate because it will all stay in the dish instead of spreading when people eat it.
Add nuts. Baked Brie can be changed up by adding nuts on top of the jam before wrapping it up. The best nuts to use are pecans and walnuts.
Homemade Puff Pastry. You can make homemade puff pastry if you want to, however I just use the store bought frozen puff pastry. Before making baked brie be sure to let the puff pastry sheet thaw completely.
Roll out the puff pastry with a rolling pin. Some puff pastry sheets I am finding in the store are smaller then they used to be, if your puff pastry sheet is to small use a rolling pin and roll it out or connect 2 pieces of puff pastry sheets so it is big enough.
What do you Serve with Baked Brie?
Baked brie is an appetizer that has many great options to serve with it. My favorite way to enjoy it is with crackers and I love spreading warm baked brie with jam on a cracker. Thin sliced baguette is also a great way to enjoy warm gooey baked brie cheese.
When serving baked brie I like to make it a platter of deliciousness and include other foods to complement it. While dipping these items in the cheese is not an option they pair well with the flavors.
- sliced apples
- figs
- sliced pears
- grapes
- pecans
- walnuts
How to Store Leftover baked Brie
To store baked brie if you have any left overs, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
How to reheat Baked Brie from the Fridge
Place baked brie on a baking sheet and heat in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is reheated. You can wrap it in aluminum foil before heating if you would like to. You will know it is done when the cheese is melted again.
Can you Freeze Baked Brie?
You can totally freeze it and it is easy to do. Freezing it is a great way to prep ahead when you are making appetizers for a party. Just complete all the steps of adding the jam, wrapping it in puff pastry and then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze.
When you are ready to bake it just unwrap from the plastic wrap, brush with the melted butter and then bake directly while still frozen. You will need to bake it a few extra minutes then if you were doing it unfrozen.
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry Ingredients
- 1 (6-inch) round of brie
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 3/4 cup good quality jam
How to Make Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Lay out the puff pastry sheet flat on a baking sheet or in a pie pan. Trim the edges so they are round and you have an oval shape. Save the extra pieces of puff pastry dough.
Melt the butter and using a brush, brush the melted butter inside the puff pastry.
Place the brie in the center of the puff pastry dough.
Spread the jam on top of the brie.
Bring the edges of the puff pastry dough up over the top and seal well, using most of the remaining butter.
Using a cookie cutter and the extra pieces of puff pastry dough cut out a few hearts.
Place the heart cutouts on top.
Brush the top well with the rest of the butter.
Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 20 minutes.
Remove and let sit for at least 20 minutes before serving.
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Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- 1 6-inch round of brie
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 3/4 cup good quality jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Lay out the puff pastry sheet flat on a baking sheet. Trim the edges so they are round and you have an oval shape. Save the extra pieces of puff pastry dough.
- Melt the butter and using a brush, brush the melted butter inside the puff pastry.
- Place the brie in the center of the puff pastry dough.Spread the jam on top of the brie.Bring the edges of the puff pastry dough up over the top and seal well, using most of the remaining butter.Using a cookie cutter and the extra pieces of puff pastry dough cut out a few hearts. Place the heart cutouts on top. Brush the top well with the rest of the butter.Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove and let sit for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Comments & Reviews
Krista Hennessey Jacks says
This recipe looks super yummy! I’m making it for my 9 year olds happy hour family celebration because she loves yummy hors deurves like the adults do! The heart cut outs on top really are sweet! Next month, I’ll re- make this strawberry brie and a savory brie recipe I found (ginger & thyme?) for my sister’s 50th bday celebration at the winery! Thank you!!
Teresa Walther says
Made this for my Bunko group – so good. I used a spicy jalapeno strawberry jam on it. Turned out perfect. Will make it again!