Baked Brie & Berry Jam Puff Pastry Sun
Baked Brie & Berry Jam Puff Pastry Sun
Ingredients
For the Puff Pastry Sun
- 2 sheets puff pastry, round, thawed according to package directions
- 1 Brie cheese, wheel (8-10 ounces), rind on
- 1/2 cup berry jam, raspberry, cherry, or mixed berry
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Place one thawed round puff pastry sheet on the prepared baking sheet. Place the wheel of Brie cheese in the center of the pastry.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Spoon the berry jam around the Brie cheese, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge of the puff pastry. Do not spread jam over the Brie.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Carefully place the second puff pastry sheet over the Brie and jam. Gently press down around the Brie wheel to seal the two pastry sheets together. Then, press firmly along the outer edges of the pastry to seal completely.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, make radial cuts from the outer edge of the pastry towards the central Brie mound, stopping just before you cut into the cheese. Aim for 12-16 evenly spaced strips. Do not cut through the Brie.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Carefully twist each pastry strip two to three times to create a decorative, sun-ray pattern, exposing the jam filling. Ensure the twists are secure.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the entire surface of the puff pastry, including the twisted strips, with the egg wash.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Sprinkle the chopped pistachios, fresh rosemary, and fresh thyme evenly over the egg-washed pastry.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed, golden brown, and the Brie is melted and gooey. Keep an eye on it to prevent over-browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with crackers or baguette slices.
⏱️ 1 min
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Baked Brie & Berry Jam Puff Pastry Sun
Ingredients
For the Puff Pastry Sun
- 2 sheets puff pastry, round, thawed according to package directions
- 1 Brie cheese, wheel (8-10 ounces), rind on
- 1/2 cup berry jam, raspberry, cherry, or mixed berry
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Place one thawed round puff pastry sheet on the prepared baking sheet. Place the wheel of Brie cheese in the center of the pastry.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Spoon the berry jam around the Brie cheese, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge of the puff pastry. Do not spread jam over the Brie.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Carefully place the second puff pastry sheet over the Brie and jam. Gently press down around the Brie wheel to seal the two pastry sheets together. Then, press firmly along the outer edges of the pastry to seal completely.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, make radial cuts from the outer edge of the pastry towards the central Brie mound, stopping just before you cut into the cheese. Aim for 12-16 evenly spaced strips. Do not cut through the Brie.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Carefully twist each pastry strip two to three times to create a decorative, sun-ray pattern, exposing the jam filling. Ensure the twists are secure.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the entire surface of the puff pastry, including the twisted strips, with the egg wash.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Sprinkle the chopped pistachios, fresh rosemary, and fresh thyme evenly over the egg-washed pastry.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed, golden brown, and the Brie is melted and gooey. Keep an eye on it to prevent over-browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with crackers or baguette slices.
⏱️ 1 min