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Puff Pastry Wrapped Baked Brie with Fig Jam

Puff Pastry Wrapped Baked Brie with Fig Jam (Brie en Croûte)

Want an appetizer so impressive it looks like it came straight from a holiday cooking show? This Puff Pastry Wrapped Baked Brie with Fig Jam (Brie en Croûte) delivers gooey, melty plant-based brie wrapped in golden, flaky pastry, and it genuinely tastes as good as it looks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Gluten-free, summer Appetizer, vegan Appetizr
Cuisine: American
Calories: 149
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • This recipe keeps things focused letting good plant-based brie and quality puff pastry do the heavy lifting. Here's exactly what you need.
  • 1 8 oz wheel plant-based brie-style cheese, slightly chilled
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough thawed (check the label—many brands are accidentally vegan)
  • All-purpose flour for dusting
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fig spread
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves about two stems
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup whisked with 1 tablespoon plant milk this replaces the egg wash
  • Rosemary sprigs chopped walnuts, and sliced dried figs, for garnish, optional
  • Many store-bought puff pastry brands are made with vegetable shortening rather than butter which makes them naturally vegan. Just double-check the ingredient label since this varies by brand.

Equipment

  • This recipe keeps the tool list manageable. Here's what to grab:
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife (for scoring the brie)
  • Rolling pin (if your puff pastry needs a little extra rolling)
  • Pastry brush (for the plant milk wash)
  • Kitchen twine, optional (for securing the pastry pleats)
  • No stand mixer, no food processor, nothing complicated. A baking sheet and a rolling pin handle nearly the entire process.

Method
 

  1. Step 1- Preheat and Prep
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  3. Step 2- Score the Brie
  4. Using a sharp knife, score the top rind of the plant-based brie in a crisscross pattern, spacing the cuts about 1 inch apart.
  5. Step 3- Roll Out the Pastry
  6. Roll the puff pastry sheet out onto a lightly floured work surface. Place the brie wheel in the center, then top with the fig spread and sprinkle the thyme leaves over it.
  7. Step 4- Wrap the Cheese
  8. Fold the dough up and over the sides of the cheese, pleating it on top to fully enclose the wheel. Gently pinch the dough together in the center to seal the gathered pleats. Tie a bit of kitchen twine around the top if you want extra security, though it's not required.
  9. Step 5- Chill If Needed
  10. If the dough softened while you were working, chill the wrapped cheese for at least 20 minutes before baking. You can also wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until you're ready to bake.
  11. Step 6- Brush and Bake
  12. Place the wrapped cheese on the prepared baking sheet and brush evenly with the maple-plant milk mixture. Bake until the puff pastry turns crisp and golden brown all over, about 25 to 35 minutes.
  13. Step 7- Rest and Serve
  14. Let the baked brie rest for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a round serving board. Garnish with sliced figs and rosemary sprigs if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Serving)

Here's exactly what you're getting per serving, based on 8 total servings from this recipe:
  • Calories- 149 kcal
  • Carbohydrates- 7g
  • Protein- 7.2g
  • Fat- 10.4g
  • Saturated Fat- 6.3g
  • Sodium- 242mg
  • Potassium- 52mg
  • Fiber- 0.2g
  • Sugar- 4.5g
  • Calcium- 57mg