Description
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Roasted Plums and Thyme is a delicious and impressive appetizer that combines creamy brie cheese, flaky pastry, and sweet roasted plums, making it a delightful addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 wheel of brie (200–250g), rind on
- 1 egg + 1 tsp milk (for egg wash)
- 3 ripe plums, halved and sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional Garnish: Extra thyme, Drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Toss sliced plums with olive oil, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread on a lined baking tray and roast for 15–18 minutes until juicy, soft, and caramelized. Let them cool slightly.
- Lay out your puff pastry on parchment paper. Place the whole brie in the center and top with a generous spoonful of the roasted plums (save the rest for garnish). Wrap the pastry up and over the brie to fully enclose it. Seal well and flip so the seam is on the bottom.
- Brush the top with egg wash for that golden glow. Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20–25 minutes until puffed and deeply golden. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before cutting in.
- Slice into the center to reveal the melty cheese. Top with extra roasted plums, a few thyme sprigs, and a final drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze. Serve warm and gooey.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed for best results.
- Feel free to adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of baked brie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg