Ingredients
- 1 wheel brie cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 raisins, sliced black olives, or small candy eyes (for decoration)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fig jam or raspberry preserves
- Optional: 1 teaspoon honey
- Optional: 1 teaspoon everything-bagel seasoning
- Optional: a few sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place brie in the center of the puff pastry. Spread jam or preserves on top if using.
- Cut puff pastry into thin strips using a knife or pizza cutter.
- Wrap strips around the brie in a crisscross ‘mummy’ pattern, leaving space for eyes.
- Brush exposed pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes. Place eyes on cooled pastry.
- Serve warm with crackers, bread, fruit wedges, or pretzels.
Notes
- Chill wrapped brie for 10 minutes before baking to reduce leakage.
- Prep ahead and refrigerate; apply egg wash just before baking.
- Try Camembert as an alternative to brie.
- Phyllo or pie crust can substitute puff pastry, though texture may vary.
- Skip the eyes for a classic look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of brie)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
