Easy Fig Jam and Pistachio Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
The flavors of fig and pistachio blend well together in this baked brie. I mean, it’s melted cheese, what doesn’t go well with it? Melted cheese is a gift from the universe.
Baked brie is so easy to make, and so impressive. It’s a hit anywhere you take it. I haven’t met anyone yet who doesn’t like it, but I’m sure they exist. What?! Who are these people?
Baked brie is such a versatile dish. Whatever you can think to top it with is what you can top it with. I decided to top it with fig jam and pistachios. The fig jam lends a nice sweetness to the cheese, while the nuts add a bit of crunch and depth of flavor.
Ingredients
There isn’t much to the ingredients for baked brie. You just need the wheel of cheese, the toppings, and the puff pastry. Does it matter what type of brie? You’ll want to get a wheel of brie, usually found in the specialty cheese area in the deli. It’s a popular cheese so it’s pretty easy to find. For the puff pastry, I just used store-bought. You can find it in the dairy section. You could also make my Homemade Pie Crust and wrap the brie in that. It is equally delicious!
Let’s make the baked brie
It couldn’t be more simpler to make baked brie. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Roll out the puff pastry onto your work surface. Unwrap the brie and center it in the middle of the puff pastry. Spread the fig jam over the top of the brie. Sprinkle the pistachios on top of the jam. Fold up the sides of the puff pastry around the cheese. There will be a mound at the top, I like to twist it into some sort of shape so it doesn’t just look like a blob.
Set it in a small cast iron pan (or baking sheet), brush the top with some milk or cream, pop it in the oven for 30 minutes, and wait for your melted gold to be done.
What to serve with baked brie
There is so much you can serve with baked brie. It would look beautiful on a charcuterie board, or as the main centerpiece on your appetizer table. You can serve a variety of different crackers with it, grapes, and sliced apples. You can also just eat it with the bread it’s wrapped in. It’s delicious either way.
Are there any alternative cheeses I can use?
The only other cheese I would recommend replacing brie with in this recipe is Camembert cheese. It is closely related and comes in a wheel, making it perfect for wrapping. You would treat it the same as Brie. It is found in the same area in the grocery store as Brie.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, you will leave the rind on. It is actually an edible mold, Penicillium candidum, that is added by the cheesemakers in the cheesemaking process. It adds flavor to the cheese and also protects it from harmful organisms.
That’s the best thing about baked brie, it’s so versatile you can add almost any topping to it and it will be delicious. Everything from garlic and shallots, to any type of roasted/candied nuts, and a variety of different jams. The skies the limit with toppings for baked brie.
Store baked brie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Once cooked, it should only be left out for two hours (1 hour if its 90 F outside or higher) before needing to be refrigerated. If it’s not completely devoured before then. I do not recommend freezing baked brie.
Even though this dish is super easy to make the day of, if you want to get a head start on your preparations, you could easily prep baked brie the day before then bake it right when your guests have arrived. Baked brie is best when it’s fresh from the oven.
Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Pistachios
Ingredients
- 8 ounces brie cheese wheel
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 2 tablespoons fig jam
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Roll out the puff pastry onto a flat work surface. Place the Brie wheel in the middle. Spread the fig jam on top of the Brie. Sprinkle the pistachios over the fig jam.
- Fold the puff pastry over the cheese, starting with one side then working your way around the wheel until the whole thing is covered. There will be a mound of pastry on top of the cheese. Give it a little twist so it's not just a blob sitting on top. Brush the top with some milk of heavy cream to help the top brown in the oven.
- Transfer the wrapped Brie onto a baking sheet or into a small cast iron pan. I have a 6-inch cast iron pan I like to use to bake Brie in.Bake the Brie for 30 minutes. The top will be nice and golden brown when it's done.
- Remove from the oven after 30 minutes and serve immediately The cheese will be VERY HOT so be careful.
Notes
- Store baked brie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- There’s no need to remove the rind from the brie, it is edible.
- I recommend reheating any leftovers in the oven to keep the puff pastry nice and crispy. Reheat at 350 F for 5-10 minutes.
- I do not recommend freezing baked brie as the consistency of the cheese may not be good after thawing out.
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