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Perfect Baked Brie en Croûte Recipe with Fig Jam and Walnut Lattice

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A rich and flaky baked Brie wrapped in puff pastry with a sweet fig jam layer and a crunchy walnut lattice topping. This elegant appetizer is simple to prepare and perfect for entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces Brie cheese wheel (full-fat, creamy)
  • 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed (about 17.3 oz)
  • 3 tablespoons fig jam
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts (about 40 g), lightly toasted
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • All-purpose flour, for dusting
  • Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Optionally trim off the top rind of the Brie wheel for a gooier finish and set aside.
  3. Lightly dust work surface with flour. Roll one sheet of thawed puff pastry into a 12-inch square.
  4. Spread about 2 tablespoons of fig jam in the center of the pastry, leaving a 2-inch border.
  5. Place the Brie wheel on top of the fig jam layer.
  6. In a bowl, toss chopped walnuts with 1 teaspoon beaten egg to help them stick.
  7. Roll out the second puff pastry sheet and cut into 1/2 inch strips. Arrange walnut pieces on strips and weave into a lattice pattern on parchment paper.
  8. Carefully lift the walnut lattice and place it atop the Brie wheel, pressing gently to adhere.
  9. Fold the edges of the first puff pastry sheet up and over the Brie and lattice, pinching to seal. Trim excess pastry if needed.
  10. Brush the entire pastry-wrapped Brie with the remaining beaten egg for a golden finish.
  11. Bake for 25–30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  12. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing to allow cheese to set slightly.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use to prevent stickiness. Mix walnuts with beaten egg to secure them in the lattice. Tent with foil if pastry browns too quickly. Let baked Brie rest before slicing to avoid messy oozing. Can prepare ahead and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking.

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Keywords: baked brie, brie en croute, fig jam, walnut lattice, appetizer, party food, easy recipe, puff pastry

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