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Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Honey & Pecans

Decadent Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Honey & Pecans

Experience the crowd-pleasing delight of Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Honey & Pecans, combining creamy Brie, sweet honey, and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry thawed at room temperature
  • 1 large Egg beaten for brushing
For the Filling
  • 1 wheel Brie Cheese at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans optional, can substitute with walnuts
For Flavoring
  • 4 tablespoons Fig Preserves or apricot/raspberry preserves
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves or rosemary
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper optional
  • 2 tablespoons Coarse Sugar optional for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Pastry Brush
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Place the wheel of Brie cheese in the center of the puff pastry.
  4. Drizzle honey generously over the Brie.
  5. Spread fig preserves evenly over the honey-drizzled Brie.
  6. Add fresh thyme leaves over the fig preserves, and sprinkle with black pepper if desired.
  7. Fold the edges of the puff pastry over the Brie, sealing tightly.
  8. Brush the pastry with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  9. Optional: Sprinkle coarse sugar over the pastry before baking.
  10. Scatter chopped pecans over the top if using.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
  12. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  13. Serve warm with crostini or fresh fruits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Best consumed within 1 hour of baking for optimal gooeyness. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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