Raspberry Baked Brie en Croute is easy, yet elegant and makes the perfect appetizer for entertaining! The baked cheese recipe is easily customizable and can be made in advance! This buttery, flakey, decadent brie in puff pastry with jam and sugared nuts is guaranteed to be a hit at any party!!
Update: This post was originally published in December 2014. I’ve updated the post below to include new photos and more information about brie en croute. Plus, I’ve included step-by-step photos and a recipe video to show you how quick and easy this baked brie with jam and nuts is to make!
Hi, friends! How is your holiday preparation going?
Is your shopping done? House adorned with sparkly decorations? Presents wrapped in glossy paper and topped with curly ribbons?
Unfortunately I don’t have single decoration hung and there is no tree in sight, unless the pine trees in the backyard count? I am majorly procrastinating. I know!
But, to be fair, I’ve been working on delicious holiday menu options to share with you guys! And, today I have one for the ooey-gooey, cheesy record books!!
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Raspberry Baked Brie en Croute
Flakey, buttery puff pastry oozing with brie cheese, topped with sweet, glossy raspberry preserves and laced with crunchy, brown sugared pecans.
This baked brie with jam is sweet, savory and most definitely decadent. The site of the rich, melted brie cheese slowly seeping from the golden brown puff pastry is enough to make any cheese lover all giddy and jolly inside!!
Plus, this warm baked brie is easily customizable! While I used raspberry preserves and pecans, you can substitute any jam, jelly or preserve and nut you desire! And, if you don’t like brie cheese, you can definitely use camembert instead! Honestly, you really can’t go wrong with whatever combination of cheese, jam and nuts you choose to use!
On top of this Brie en Croute being absolutely delicious and completely customizable, it’s also a cinch to prepare! And, did I mention it can also be made in advance?!
Obviously, this beautiful brie appetizer is the perfect way to get your holiday party started!
What is brie en croute?
What does baked brie taste like?
What to serve with brie en croute?
- Crackers – water crackers, multigrain crackers or parmesan crisps
- Artisan Bread – baguette, ciabatta, breadsticks or crostini
- Pretzels
- Cured Meats – prosciutto, salami, sausage, capicola, roast beef
- Fresh Fruits – grapes, apple slices, berries, figs, pear slices, tangerine segments
- Toasted Nuts – almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios
- Raw Vegetables – sweet mini peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, pepperoncini
- Olives
- Dried Fruits – apricots, oranges, pineapples, banana chips
- Medium or Sharp Hard Cheese
- Condiments – jelly, Jam or Spreads – honey, artisan mustards, chutneys
- Garnishes – fresh rosemary, fresh thyme
- Consider color. Go with accompaniments that will add various pops of color to your cheeseboard.
- Miscellaneous items. Don’t forget a cheese knife for each type of cheese. Plus you will need plenty of napkins and plates for guests!
What wine pairs with baked brie?
- Creamy, acidic Chardonnay
- Effervescent Champagne or a Chardonnay-based Sparkling Wine
- Dry Rosé
- Acidic Sauvignon Blanc
- Dry Riesling
- Fruity Pinot Noir
- Light-bodied Beaujolais
What jam goes well with brie cheese?
- Raspberry Jam (pictured)
- Cherry Preserves
- Fig Jam
- Apricot Jam
- Red Currant Jelly
- Strawberry Jam
- Peach Jam
- Pear Jam
- Jalapeno Jelly
- Green Tomato Jam
Can you prepare brie en croute ahead of time?
How to keep bake brie warm?
How to reheat baked brie in pastry?
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is crisp and the cheese is soft.
How long is baked brie good for?
Can you freeze brie en croute?
Is baked brie en croute keto and gluten free?
Brie cheese is perfectly fine to eat on the keto diet! However, you will need to slightly alter the recipe to make this brie en croute keto-friendly and gluten-free.
To make brie en croute keto-friendly and gluten-free:
- Substitute a gluten-free pastry or pie crust for regular puff pastry.
- Make sure you use a gluten-free flour alternative for dusting your work surface when rolling out the dough!
- Preserves, jellies and jams are naturally gluten-free. However, double check the one you are using is in fact gluten-free. Some brands will use wheat starch as a binder in their jams and spreads!
- Alternatively, you can bake the wheel of brie cheese completely without the puff pastry!
How to make brie en croute?
- Toast nuts: Melt butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pecans and sauté until golden in color, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir until combined. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Roll out pastry: On a lightly floured work surface, use a rolling pin to roll the puff pastry out to an 11-inch square (SEE NOTES).
- Add toppings: Place the wheel of brie cheese in the center of the puff pastry. Spread the preserves over the top of the cheese. Top the preserves with the sautéed pecans. Brush the outer 1-inch of puff pastry with the egg wash.
- Fold puff pastry: Make a cut from each of the four corners of the pastry in towards the center of the cheese. (Make sure you leave a little bit of space around the cheese! See photos in the post) . Bring each corner (there should be 8) up and over the brie. Use your hands to gently pat the pastry to secure it. Transfer the brie en croute to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the outside of the brie en croute with the remaining egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Transfer brie en croute to a clean work surface or serving platter and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve with fruit, crackers, and artisanal bread.
How to fold brie en croute?
- Make sure your puff pastry is thawed.
- Lightly dust your work surface with a flour.
- Roll out the puff pastry into a 11-inch square.
- Do not stretch the pastry or it will tear.
- You want the puff pastry to be wrapped snugly up and over the brie cheese.
- If you rolled out the puff pastry too much and have a lot of excess after wrapping the wheel of cheese, trim the excess pastry with kitchen scissors.
Rich, flakey, buttery and cheesy, this is an easy brie appetizer you and your family will love!! Cheers and happy holidays, friends!
Cheyanne
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- The BEST Roasted Nuts
- Candied Nuts Recipe
- How To Make Gravlax (Cured Salmon)
- Crab Deviled Eggs
- Easy Phyllo Cup Appetizer
- Baked Goat Cheese
The best Baked Brie en Croute with jam recipe, plus step-by-step video👇
Pecan Raspberry Baked Brie en Croute
Equipment
- Saute Pan
- baking sheet
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup Pecans – roughly chopped into pieces
- 1 TBS Unsalted Butter
- 3 TBS Light Brown Sugar
- 1/8 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 sheet Frozen Puff Pastry – Thawed (SEE NOTES)
- 1 (8-13 ounce) Wheel Brie Cheese (SEE NOTES)
- 1/3 Cup Raspberry Preserves
- 1 large Egg mixed with 1 TBS Water (egg wash)
Serving Suggestions: Fruit, Crackers, Artisanal Bread, Cured Meats
Instructions
- Toast nuts: Melt butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pecans and sauté until golden in color, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir until combined. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Roll out pastry: On a lightly floured work surface, use a rolling pin to roll the puff pastry out to an 11-inch square (SEE NOTES).
- Add toppings: Place the wheel of brie cheese in the center of the puff pastry. Spread the preserves over the top of the cheese. Top the preserves with the sautéed pecans. Brush the outer 1-inch of puff pastry with the egg wash.
- Fold puff pastry: Make a cut from each of the four corners of the pastry in towards the center of the cheese. (Make sure you leave a little bit of space around the cheese! See photos in the post) . Bring each corner (there should be 8) up and over the brie. Use your hands to gently pat the pastry to secure it. Transfer the brie en croute to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the outside of the brie en croute with the remaining egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Transfer brie en croute to a clean work surface or serving platter and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve with fruit, crackers, and artisanal bread.
Video
Notes
- If you use a 13-16 ounce wheel of cheese, roll the pastry out to a 13-inch square.
- Thaw your puff pastry on the counter at room temperature for 30-40 minutes, or thaw according to package instructions.
- If you don't like the taste of the rind on brie cheese, you can use a sharp knife to carefully shave it off. Please note, if you remove the rind the cheese will really ooze after being baked once you cut into it! Allow the cheese to cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Brie en croute can be prepared and wrapped in puff pastry (do not brush the outside with egg wash until ready to bake) up to 1 day in advance. Lightly cover the wrapped brie and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
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Amazing! I made this yesterday and everyone raved and ate it so fast! I will definitely make again. I did add a little amaretto to it 0ver the filling before covering it with the dough. I want to try some of the other suggestions for fillings too!
Hi Elle,
Adding amaretto to the filling sounds just AMAZING – I’m definitely going to try that!! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe and it was a hit with everyone! Thank you for coming back and leaving such a kind review! 🙂
This looks stunning! Would be perfect for the holiday parties :-))
p.s I haven’t seen all your posts in the last month in my feed…so strange…
One of my very faves! Happy holiday season, my friend! 🙂
Wow! Looks amazingly delicious! Super fun appetizer for holiday party!
I used to think that the best part of winter holidays and Christmas is cookies and other sweet things. Two years ago I changed my mind – it’s all about appetizers, especially all the cheese and sweet & savoury stuff! Baked brie is something I’ve tried recently; however, puff pastry wrapped and baked brie is something I need to try yet. This recipe looks spectacular; love the addition of pecans and raspberry preserves. I am 100% sold! 🙂
Chey, giddy and jolly is exactly how I’d describe how I feel when I see the melty cheese oozing out of that beautiful pastry! And a little faint hearted – have to remind myself to breathe!! The video is stunning and so helpful to see how it’s made. This would truly be the showpiece at any holiday gathering!
This would be such a hit for the holidays at our house Chey! I’ve got a house full of Brie lovers. And you know me and my pecans! Love this one! Pinned and so excited to make for the holidays!
Hello, Christmas appetizer! This looks delicious, Chey! Baked brie is one of my favorite things in the world and I love it even more in puff pastry. I’m trying this one soon!
This baked brie is next level, Cheyanne! Definitely trying this over the holidays!! Thank you so much for the super clear brie wrapping tutorial!!
Wow, now that’s what I’d call a showstopper! It sounds and looks delicious and just perfect for the season!
This was an amazing appetizer..The brown sugar/cinnamon pecans wer so tasty..I served with crispy baked bread and an assortment of multi grain crackers.
Man I need to get this on my holiday table, with some crusty bread to mop up that gooey, cheesy goodness!
Adam,
Crusty artisnal bread with this is dangerously delicious 🙂