Baked Brie In Puff Pastry is an impressive appetizer sure to be enjoyed by everyone! Prepare this easy app for any party and watch it become the favorite dish of the night.
This post is all about how to make Baked Brie In Puff Pastry.
While creamy melted brie cheese combined with crispy layers of puff pastry is off the charts DELICIOUS, you can take this app to the next level by adding sautéed shiitake mushrooms and fresh chives. Yes, it’s addicting and sinfully rich (but in a tasty, good way!).
Sometimes this appetizer is paired with jam, spicy jelly, honey, or nuts. While those additives complement the cheese, the sautéed mushrooms and chives add an explosion of flavor, reminiscent of black truffles, making this dish a gourmet French delicacy. Add a bit of Dijon mustard for a slightly tangy twist.
Your guests might think you spent all day picking out the creamiest brie and prepping the puff pastry dough, so the flaky layers are just right. In reality, any brie cheese will do, and this recipe calls for store-bought puff pastry dough. Wrapping the dough around the cheese is also so simple and foolproof!
What am I trying to say? There is no reason to be intimidated by this recipe because it’s deceptively easy. However, there are a few tips you’ll need to make this Baked Brie In Puff Pastry one to remember! Let’s get into the recipe details below.
Savory Baked Brie In Puff Pastry
Ingredients You’ll Need For This Baked Brie (aka Brie En Croute) Recipe:
- 1 Puff Pastry Dough Sheet, thawed. Pillsbury or Pepperidge Farm are popular store-bought brands.
- Brie Cheese wheel, 8 ounces.
- Dijon Mustard, 1 tablespoon.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped. I want to emphasize the word “fresh” here.
- 1/2 cup Shiitake Mushrooms, sliced.
- 1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil (for sautéing mushrooms).
- 1/2 Garlic Clove, minced (for sautéing mushrooms).
- Salt and pepper to taste (for sautéing mushrooms).
Equipment You’ll Need:
- Skillet (for sautéing mushrooms)
- Sharp knife (for chopping, cutting off the top of the cheese wheel, and for cutting into the puff pastry after it has baked.)
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Baking sheet
How To Make This Easy Baked Brie In Puff Pastry, Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Be sure your puff pastry dough sheet is thaw before starting. I thaw one frozen sheet in the refrigerator overnight.
Step 2: Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Step 3: Clean and slice the shiitake mushrooms; you’ll need approximately 1/2 cup. Add the sliced mushrooms, 1/2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 garlic clove to a pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Toss the mushrooms in the pan to coat them in the olive oil and mix with the garlic. Space out the slices in the pan and let them brown on each side. This will take approximately five minutes. Stir mushrooms occasionally. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Sprinkle a small amount of flour down on a surface before unfolding your pastry sheet.
Step 5: Unfold the pastry sheet on top of the flour, take one tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and smear in a circle in the middle of the puff pastry.
Step 6: Unwrap the brie cheese and cut off the white rind on top, keeping the rest of the rind intact. Cutting a small layer of the rind off on top of the cheese helps the mushrooms and fresh chives seep into the brie while it’s baking.
Quick Brie Tip: Yes, it’s acceptable to eat the rind because it isn’t plastic or hard. And it’s unacceptable to leave the white shell behind, so stop hollowing out the brie cheese at parties. Foodies find it annoying.
Step 7: Place the cheese wheel in the middle of the puff pastry dough directly on top of the mustard circle. Cheese side up, and the rind facing down.
Step 8: Add the sautéed mushrooms (1/2 cup) to the brie cheese wheel and add the fresh chives (two tablespoons).
Step 9: Begin wrapping the cheese with the puff pastry dough. The dough is easy to work with, so just wrap the cheese up like a present.
Step 10: Place the puff pastry-wrapped brie cheese onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F.
Step 11: Let the baked puff pastry set at least 10 minutes before serving. Be sure to serve this app warm!
Can I Make Puff Pastry Brie Bites Instead?
If you prefer to make puff pastry brie bites, you can purchase the puff pastry cups instead of the puff pastry sheets. If you can’t find store-bought puff pastry cups, you can still use a puff pastry sheet by rolling it out to a 10 x 14-inch rectangle and cutting it into 24 squares, 3/4-inch in size.
Fill the cups with a dollop of Dijon mustard, a piece of brie cheese (approximately a 1-inch square), one teaspoon of mushrooms, and 1/2 teaspoon of chives. Tip: Trader Joe’s sells mini brie cheese wheels for this purpose. Here’s a recipe if you need more detailed instructions.
What To Serve With Baked Brie In Puff Pastry?
Libation-wise, champagne white or red wine would be an excellent complement to the baked brie. On the food end, fresh fruit, dried fruit, mixed nuts, and water crackers pair well with this baked brie appetizer.
It’s also a wonderful dish to serve alone. Because of the mushrooms and fresh chives, you don’t want another complicated food nearby. You want your guests to experience the unbelievable taste of the baked brie in puff pastry with the sautéed mushrooms, fresh chives, and tangy Dijon.
Serving Tip: For parties, serve the baked brie on a pie plate to contain the cheese’s contents since it oozes out a bit when scooping. It also shows guests that it deserves to stand alone in a dish of its own!
What Other Baked Brie Toppings Could I Add?
You may have tasted a baked brie before with toppings of jam, honey, or roasted nuts. Again, because this recipe calls for mushrooms, it didn’t include the sweet and nutty toppers. But if you’re not a fan of mushrooms, omit them along with the chives and mustard.
Instead of the mushrooms, add apricot jam, raspberry preserve, or spicy jelly. Caramelized onions and baked apples are also topping favorites.
Tips & Questions For This Baked Brie Appetizer In Puff Pastry
Can You Make This Brie Puff Pastry Ahead Of Time?
Absolutely! You can put together the puff pastry wheel the day before. Be sure to wrap it tightly in saran wrap and store it in the refrigerator. If you think it will be more than one day before you bake it, freeze the appetizer and bring it out when you’re ready.
Do You Take The Rind Off The Brie Before Baking?
As mentioned earlier, keeping the rind on is acceptable with brie cheese because it isn’t plastic or hard. The rind of brie cheese plays a crucial role in this appetizer because it keeps the cheese from oozing out of the puff pastry.
Do You Cover The Brie When Baking?
The brie cheese is covered by the puff pastry when it’s baking. However, if you see that the top of the puff pastry is getting too brown, you can place a piece of foil over the top to keep it from burning.
How Do You Stop Baked Brie From Leaking?
Again, the rind of the brie cheese plays a significant role in keeping that from happening. But always be sure to use parchment paper and a baking sheet or pie plate when cooking this appetizer, just in case.
Can You Freeze Baked Brie With Puff Pastry?
Yes! Just be sure to wrap it tightly in saran wrap and then place it in a Ziploc bag for extra protection from freezer burn. Remove it from the freezer the night before you plan on baking it so it can thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Can You Reheat This Appetizer?
Yes! Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and bake it for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is warm.
What Jam Goes With Brie?
This question will only apply if you’re omitting the mushrooms and chives. If so, consider using a raspberry jam, apricot jam, peach jam, fig jam, or strawberry jam.
Baked Brie Recipe Variations:
Savory Baked Brie In Puff Pastry
Equipment
- Skillet or pan
- Sharp knife
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Ingredients for Baked Brie In Puff Pastry
- 1 Puff pastry dough sheet, thawed.
- 8 ounces Brie cheese wheel
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chives
Ingredients for Sautéed Mushrooms
- 1/2 cup Shiitake mushrooms, sliced.
- 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 Garlic clove, minced.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
Instructions For Baked Brie In Puff Pastry
- Be sure your puff pastry dough sheet is thaw before starting. I thaw one frozen sheet in the refrigerator overnight.
- Clean and slice the shiitake mushrooms; you’ll need approximately 1/2 cup. Add the sliced mushrooms, 1/2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 garlic clove to a pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Toss the mushrooms in the pan to coat them in the olive oil and mix with the garlic. Space out the slices in the pan and let them brown on each side. This will take approximately five minutes. Stir mushrooms occasionally. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle a small amount of flour down on a surface before unfolding your pastry sheet.
- Place the cheese wheel in the middle of the puff pastry dough directly on top of the mustard circle. Cheese side up, and the rind facing down.
- Begin wrapping the cheese with the puff pastry dough. The dough is easy to work with, so just wrap the cheese up like a present.
- Place the puff pastry-wrapped brie cheese onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- Let the baked puff pastry set at least 10 minutes before serving. Be sure to serve warm!
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Final Thoughts on Savory Baked Brie In Puff Pastry
I hope you enjoy this Baked Brie In Puff Pastry appetizer! The sautéed mushrooms and fresh chives add so much tasty flavor I can almost guarantee that your guests will go wild over this dish.
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