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Brie is a soft French cheese made in the Seine-et-Marne area of France. Brie can be served warm as a simple appetizer. It can also be baked in a puff pastry. The savory flavor of brie also coordinates well with toppings made of sweet sauces, fruits, and nuts. This article will show you how to make simple baked brie, and brie baked in a puff pastry, also known as "brie en croute."

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Simple Baked Brie[1]

  • 8-ounce wheel of brie
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey
  • Nuts, dried cranberries, rosemary, or thyme (optional)

Brie en Croute

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough, thawed
  • 8-ounce wheel of brie
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey
  • Nuts, dried cranberries, rosemary, or thyme (optional)

Egg Wash (optional)

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water

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    Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Open your oven and make sure that the baking rack is in the middle. Close your oven, turn it on, and set the temperature to 350°F (177°C). It will take 5 to 10 minutes for your oven to reach the right temperature.

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    Prepare your baking sheet. Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of a baking sheet. If you do not have a baking sheet, you can use an oven-safe glass or ceramic dish instead. Make sure that the dish is large enough to fit your brie.

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    Choose a soft brie and unwrap it. Look for a younger cheese, or for something that says "double cream" on the label; avoid anything that says "triple cream," as it may end up too runny when baked.[2] If your cheese came wrapped in paper or plastic, you will need to remove the wrapper and discard it. Leave the white rind on the cheese.

    • Baked brie is usually eaten by cutting a bit off with a knife and spreading the softened cheese over a cracker. You can make a dip-able baked brie by cutting the top part of the rind off. Leave the sides and bottom of the rind intact; they will hold the cheese together while you bake it.
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    Pour the honey over the cheese. You will need 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey. Make sure that it is the translucent, runny type. You can also cut the cheese in half, so that you end up with two thin circles. Spread your honey (and other ingredients if you wish) on top of the bottom circle. Then, place the top circle back down on it—just like making a sandwich.

    • Instead of using honey, you can also use maple syrup, agave nectar, fruit jam, or fig spread.
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    Consider adding some toppings. You can make your brie even more unique and flavorful by adding some toppings. If you cut your brie in half, you can place these toppings in between the two slices with the honey. Place the toppings over the honey. Here are some suggestions and combinations:

    • A few sprigs of fresh thyme and a handful of chopped walnuts.
    • A few sprigs of fresh rosemary and a handful of chopped walnuts.
    • Before you place the brie into the oven, add a few sprigs of thyme. After you take the brie out of the oven, top it with some quartered figs.[3]
    • Substitute the honey for maple syrup instead, then add brown sugar, a handful of chopped pecans, and a handful of dried cranberries.[4]
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    Bake the brie. Set the cheese on the baking sheet and place it into the oven. Let the cheese bake for 10 to 12 minutes. You will know when the brie is done if the cheese is soft to touch.

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    Let cool for about 5 minutes, then serve immediately. Baked brie tastes best when it is served warm. If you only used honey on your brie while baking it, you can add some toppings—they just won't be warm. Popular toppings include fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, crumbled walnuts or pecans, dried cranberries, or fruit jams. You can serve the baked brie with crackers or bread. For more serving suggestions, refer to the section in this article on serving the brie.

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    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Make sure that the baking rack is in the middle. It if isn't, adjust the rack before preheating the oven. It will take 5 to 10 minutes for your oven to reach the required temperature.

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    Prepare a baking sheet. Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of a baking sheet. If you do not have a baking sheet, you can use an oven-safe dish made out of glass or ceramic instead—just make sure that it is large enough to fit the cheese.

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    Purchase some brie and unwrap it. Choose a younger cheese, or look for something that says "double cream" on the label; stay away from anything that says "triple cream." If your cheese came wrapped in paper or plastic, remove the wrapper and discard it. Leave the white rind on the cheese.

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    Roll out the puff pastry. Spread some flour on the surface you will be working on before setting down the puff pastry. Lightly dust the surface of the pastry, and roll the pastry out using a rolling pin. You want the pastry to be 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters)[5] larger than it originally was.

    • If your puff pastry is frozen, you will need to thaw it first. This will take 15 to 20 minutes. Do not try to unfold frozen puff pastry, or you may break it.
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    Place the brie in the middle of the puff pastry. The pastry will be much larger than the brie, so you will have to trim it down with a knife. Leave enough of the pastry so that you can fold it over the brie without stretching it.

    • Consider saving the scraps of left-over puff pastry. You can use mini cookie cutters to cut shapes out of them, and place them on top of the brie, after you wrap it.[6]
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    Make and spread the filling on top of the brie. Once you have chosen what sort of filling you want, spread it over the top of the cheese. Do not spread the mixture over the entire surface; stop within ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) of the edge. If you go too far, the mixture may seep out and tear the pastry.[7] Here are some suggestions for the filling.

    • To make a simple, sweet filling, you will need, raspberry jam or other fruit jam, brown sugar and ¼ cup (56.25 milliliters) maple syrup.[8]
    • To make a sweet and savory brie, you will need 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, ¼ cup dried cranberries (30 grams), and 2 tablespoons honey.[9]
    • You can also stuff your brie instead. Slice the brie in half, creating two disks. Press some red, sliced, seedless grapes down onto the cheesy side of the bottom disk. Add 1 teaspoon of fresh, minced thyme, and ½ teaspoon of fresh, minced rosemary on top of the grapes. Put the top disk down onto the grapes and press down lightly, creating a sandwich. Place the brie down onto the pastry sheet.[10]
    • Slice the brie in half and spread a fruit jam over one of the halves. Put the two halves back together and place them back onto the pastry sheet.
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    Brush the surface of the pastry with egg wash. In a cup, mix 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water using a fork. Then, apply a thin layer of egg wash to the surface of the pastry sheet with a brush. This will help "glue" the pastry when you fold it over the brie. Do not apply too much egg wash, or you will make the dough soggy.

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    Cover the brie with the pastry. Fold the edges of the pastry over the top of the brie. You can overlap them and make little pleats, or you can simply gather them together and twist them like a candy wrapper. If you twist the dough, tie it off with a piece of baker's twine.

    • If you accidentally cut too much of the pastry off and don't have enough pastry left to cover the brie, do not stretch it. Instead, use the scraps left over from cutting the pastry to patch up the hole.
    • To help the steam escape during baking, consider poking holes into the top of the pastry using a fork.[11]
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    Brush the top of the pastry bundle with egg wash. This will help give the pastry some shine. Use a brush and apply a thin layer over the top of the bundle.

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    Consider decorating the pastry bundle. If you have any leftover pieces of pastry sheet, you can cut small shapes out of it using mini cookie cutters. You can use any shape you want, but leaves will look the most festive. Stick the shapes onto the pastry bundle and lightly brush them with some egg wash.

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    Place the brie onto a baking sheet and transfer it into the oven. Let it bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry turns a golden brown.

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    Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then serve immediately. Baked brie tastes best when it is served warm. You can serve the brie with crackers or sliced bread as an appetizer. For more serving suggestions, refer to the section in this article on serving the brie.

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    Consider making simple baked brie without anything and adding cranberry sauce at the end. Bake your brie without any honey, toppings, or puff pastry for 10 minutes. Take the brie out and spread some chunky cranberry sauce on top. Bake it for 5 more minutes. Before serving the brie, garnish it with some orange zest and a handful of chopped walnuts.[12]

    • You can also substitute the walnuts with pistachios or chopped up pecans.
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    Add some savory or sweet toppings. You can drizzle your baked brie with honey or maple syrup, and add toppings such as chopped pecans or walnuts, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, or pistachios. You can even spread some fruit jam or cranberry on top of the brie.

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    Add a little sweetness with apples, figs, or grapes. Cut an apple into thin slices or wedges, and serve them alongside your baked brie. Sweet, tart, and crunchy apples work best with baked brie, but you can use any apple you like. You can also cut some figs into wedges and place them on top of the baked brie before serving. For a splash of color, serve the baked brie alongside a bunch of grapes.

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    Serve the baked brie with crackers. Plain crackers, such as watercress crackers, work the best, but you can also use savory and herbed crackers as well. Consider including a knife, so that the guests can spread the cheese onto the crackers. If you made a dip-able baked brie by cutting the top rind off, you will not need a knife.

    • You can also serve the brie with sliced bread. Choose bread with a crunchy crust, such as French bread, and cut it into thin slices. Avoid using sliced sandwich bread.
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    Use the baked brie as an appetizer for your next party. Baked brie makes a perfect, festive appetizer for parties during the cold, wintry months. The next time you plan on hosting (or attending) a Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Eve dinner, consider preparing some baked brie.

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    Wrap the leftovers in plastic wrap or wax paper and store in the refrigerator. You can store brie in the refrigerator for several days.

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    Reheat your baked brie if necessary. If your baked brie needs to be reheated, make sure that it is room temperature first. Place your brie onto a baking sheet and cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Transfer the baking sheet into a preheated oven set to 350°F (177°C). Let it bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until warm.

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      • Purchase only as much as you will use for 2 weeks to avoid spoiling. The cheese is available in a full wheel of cheese or individual wedges.

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      • Avoid brie with brown discoloration and a strong odor of ammonia. Both are signs of over-ripened cheese.

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      • Avoid brie that is hard or shriveled. Brie that is hard to the touch is underripe and will not improve with age. Once brie is cut, it will no longer age.

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      • Let the baked brie cool for a few minutes before serving or eating it. It will be very hot and molten after you take it out of the oven, and you may end up with a burnt tongue.

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      Before you can make baked brie, preheat the oven to 375 °F (190° C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, roll out a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until it’s about twice as large. Place the brie in the middle of the pastry, then spread some honey or jam on top. Cover the pastry surface with a beaten egg, then fold up the edges to cover the cheese. Brush the top with more egg wash and bake it for 15 minutes or until it’s golden brown. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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      Should I remove the rind from brie before baking? ›

      No, you don't have to remove the rind before baking brie. The rind is edible and I don't even think you can taste it after the brie is baked. If you want to remove the rind, you can use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the thin rind of the cheese at the top of the wheel. This is easier to do when the brie is cold.

      How long do you leave brie in the oven? ›

      Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (all oven types). Oven: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes (for 250g/80z), or until melted through. For 500g/1lb brie, increase to 25 minutes. To check, gently touch the centre of the brie – it should feel very soft, like it is about to collapse if you press any harder.

      Is brie better with crackers or bread? ›

      When picking things to accompany brie, it is important to enhance these qualities without overwhelming them. The French will traditionally serve Brie with baguette or another crusty bread that won't compete with the cheese. Plain crackers are another convenient choice that won't detract from the cheese.

      What is the best way to eat baked brie? ›

      What to Serve with Baked Brie- Appetizer set up
      1. Baked brie with honey and a balsamic drizzle after you remove it from the oven.
      2. Toasts.
      3. Seeded crackers or the flax ones I mentioned above ( I have seen flackers at my regular grocery store)
      4. Thinly sliced apples or pears.
      5. Roasted Garlic in a small dish.
      6. Sun dried tomatoes.
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      Does the cheese skin stay on when serving baked brie? ›

      In this baked brie recipe, I do not remove the rind because I need the surface to spread my jam and to add my beautiful nuts and toppings. The rind keeps the wheel of cheese together, and once you take it out of the oven and slice into it, all the gooey deliciousness oozes out like a nice surprise!

      Are you supposed to eat the white stuff on brie? ›

      The mold used to make these cheeses is safe to eat. The firm, white rind forms when the mold blooms and is then patted down. This process happens over and over until the Brie is ready. Not only is the rind on Brie safe to eat but it may even keep out harmful organisms that could contaminate the cheese.

      Can you over bake brie? ›

      Be careful not to overbake the brie. The cheese can go from a melty lava-like texture to hard in the middle if it's in the oven for too long. Always bake on a piece of parchment paper as you will use it to transfer the brie from the baking sheet to your serving tray.

      How long should brie be out of fridge before serving? ›

      Leave cheese for at least 1 hour

      Ripe and runny bries for example would appreciate a longer warm-up: even as long as two hours, whilst harder cheddars benefit from an hour out of the fridge. The exception to this rule is fresh cheeses where 30 minutes should be sufficient.

      Can you cut brie in half before baking? ›

      Place the brie down onto the pastry sheet. Slice the brie in half and spread a fruit jam over one of the halves.

      What pairs best with brie? ›

      As mentioned, brie's mild, yet buttery and nutty flavor pairs well with so many things. Some examples are salami, prosciutto, pickles, apricots, apples, pears, dates, almonds, candied walnuts, and pecans.

      What kind of jam goes best with brie? ›

      Brie cheese is the perfect partner to jam! It pairs beautifully with jam varieties, such as: fig, apricot, blackberry, boysenberry or cherry jam.

      What sauces go with brie? ›

      Pesto alla Siciliana is made with sun-dried tomatoes that add sweetness and peppers that add spice. It's a more robust sauce that works well with rich, buttery, and creamy types of cheese, like Taleggio, Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert, or Cambozola.

      Why is my baked brie rubbery? ›

      Why is my baked brie rubbery? This can be two things. If you left the rind of the cheese on, the baked brie may seem like it is rubbery once heated, or the brie was overcooked by leaving it in the oven too long.

      Is brie good for your gut? ›

      Based on some studies, there are many health benefits of eating brie cheese. According to some studies, it might reduce inflammation and improve immunity. It might also aid in digestion if had in moderation.

      What is the eating etiquette for brie? ›

      Brie etiquette

      It is a general rule that you should always cut a block of cheese as to not misshapen it; that being said, it is advisable to cut Brie, as if cutting pieces of a cake, in slices. Always slice from one end, never start in the middle of the block of cheese.

      Should you take the crust off Brie? ›

      Not only can you eat the rind, you should eat the rind. Technically, the rind is mold, usually Penicillium candidum, but it's good mold! The rind protects the cheese on the inside and helps to give the cheese its flavor. You're missing out on a big part of the flavor and textural experience if you do not eat the rind.

      Is Brie better without the rind? ›

      Talking About Flavor

      Whether brie or some other wonderful variety of cheese, there are worlds of flavor in the cheese rinds. The rind provides variety from and complements the paste simultaneously. When it comes to good brie, the rind tastes umami-forward, with hints of mushrooms sautéed in brown butter.

      Are you supposed to unwrap Brie? ›

      Take the brie out of the freezer once it's completely hardened and remove the plastic wrap. Using a serrated knife, carefully slice off both circular ends of the brie, then lay the brie flat on the cutting board and carefully slice the rind off the sides.

      What do you do with Brie rinds? ›

      The easiest way to use cheese rinds is to cook them on the grill, griddle or barbecue, hardest side face down. Alternatively, you can simply bake them in the oven until they soften. Serve immediately, perhaps with vegetables or cold cuts.

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