Description
Prosciutto Wrapped Baked Brie in Pastry is a delicious appetizer featuring a wheel of creamy brie cheese topped with fig preserves, honey, fresh thyme, and black pepper, wrapped in thin slices of prosciutto and encased in flaky puff pastry. Baked to golden perfection, this elegant dish pairs wonderfully with bread or crackers for an impressive party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (8-12 ounce) wheel of brie cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
- 1-2 tablespoons fig preserves
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4-8 slices thin prosciutto
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425° F to prepare for baking the brie wrapped in pastry.
- Prepare the Brie and Pastry: Lay the thawed puff pastry flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the brie wheel in the center of the pastry and score the top of the brie in a crosshatch pattern.
- Add Toppings: Spread the fig preserves evenly over the top of the brie, then drizzle with honey. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and black pepper on top for added flavor.
- Wrap with Prosciutto and Pastry: Wrap the prosciutto slices around the brie to cover it completely. Then fold the corners of the puff pastry over the brie securely.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush the surface of the pastry with beaten egg to help it brown nicely during baking. Lightly sprinkle the pastry with coarse sugar for a subtle sweet crunch.
- Bake: Bake the wrapped brie in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the puff pastry turns deep golden brown and crispy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite bread or crackers for dipping and enjoy this rich, savory appetizer.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before using to prevent tearing.
- Adjust the amount of honey and fig preserves based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Use a sharp knife to score the brie to allow flavors to penetrate better.
- Be careful not to overbake; the pastry should be golden but not burnt.
- This appetizer is best served warm for melty cheese and flaky pastry.
- Substitute prosciutto with thin slices of pancetta or bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
