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My Favorite Baked Brie with Honey Fig and Prosciutto
You know those moments when you need something impressive but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? This baked brie wrapped in puff pastry is my go to recipe. I discovered it during one of my wine nights with friends and it's been my party superstar ever since. The cheese gets perfectly melty inside that crispy pastry and the honey fig mixture creates this amazing sweet spot with the salty prosciutto. The best part? It takes just minutes to put together.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
I spent years working as a caterer and this recipe always steals the show. The combo of warm gooey brie and buttery pastry just hits different. When you add sweet honey and figs plus that prosciutto layer it becomes pure magic. I love serving it as an appetizer but honestly it's fancy enough to be the star of your cheese board.
Everything You Need
- Brie Cheese: Get an 8-12 oz wheel from your local store. It's the heart of this recipe.
- Honey: I use local honey from the farmers market but any kind works.
- Fig Preserves: The sweet secret that makes everyone ask for the recipe.
- Black Pepper: Just a pinch to wake up all the flavors.
- Fresh Thyme: I grab this from my garden but store bought is perfect too.
- Puff Pastry: The frozen kind from the store is my time saving trick.
- Prosciutto: Ask for thin slices at the deli counter.
- Egg: This gives that beautiful golden finish.
- Coarse Sugar: Sprinkle on top for that bakery style crunch.
Making Your Baked Brie
- Get Your Oven Hot
- Turn it up to 425°F. My oven takes about 10 minutes to heat properly.
- Start With The Pastry
- Put your thawed pastry on parchment paper. Place the brie in the middle and score the top. These little cuts help all the good stuff sink in.
- Layer The Flavors
- Spread your fig preserves on top drizzle with honey add thyme and crack some pepper over it.
- Time For Prosciutto
- Wrap those delicate slices around your brie then fold the pastry over. Make sure everything's snug.
- Make It Pretty
- Brush beaten egg all over and sprinkle with sugar. This makes it look like it came from a fancy bakery.
- Into The Oven
- Let it bake about 20-25 minutes until golden and gorgeous.
- The Waiting Game
- Give it 5 minutes to settle. The cheese inside is super hot.
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My Tried and True Tips
Let me share what I learned from making this countless times. Take the pastry out of the fridge 30 minutes before you start. Turn your baking tray around halfway through because most ovens have hot spots. Play with the honey amount until you find your sweet spot. Sometimes I add extra for my weekend brunches.
Switch Things Up
- Different Cheese: Sometimes I grab camembert when it's on sale or use goat cheese for something new.
- No Meat Version: When my vegetarian sister visits I skip the prosciutto. It's still amazing.
- Other Preserves: Last Christmas I used cranberry preserves and everyone went crazy for it.
Saving For Later
If you end up with leftovers store them in your fridge. They'll stay good for two days. Pop it in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes when you want round two. The microwave works in a pinch but the pastry won't be quite as crispy.
What To Serve With It
Pour yourself a glass of crisp white wine or pop some bubbly if you're feeling fancy. Sparkling water with lemon is perfect too. I usually add some fresh apple slices and grapes on the side. The fresh fruit cuts through all that richness perfectly.
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Questions From My Kitchen
Q: Can I make this before my guests arrive?
A: Totally! I do this all the time. Keep it in the fridge and add the egg wash right before baking.
Q: No fig preserves at my store what now?
A: Grab apricot or raspberry jam instead. Works like a charm.
Q: Will freezing work?
A: Yes! Skip the egg wash freeze it then bake straight from frozen. Add about 5 extra minutes.
Q: Is it good without prosciutto?
A: So good! The cheese and pastry alone are heavenly.
Easy but Fancy
This wrapped brie always makes my kitchen smell amazing. The way the cheese melts into that golden pastry gets everyone gathering around my oven. It looks like something from a fancy cheese shop but comes together in minutes right in your kitchen.
Perfect for Any Time
From casual Friday nights to holiday gatherings this baked brie never fails to impress. I love watching friends take their first bite the way their eyes light up at that perfect mix of creamy cheese sweet preserves and salty prosciutto. It's become my signature party dish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → What type of brie works best?
Use a wheel between 8-12 ounces, ensuring it fits within your puff pastry sheet.
- → Can this be made ahead?
Assemble ahead but wait to bake until just before serving for best texture and melty cheese.
- → Why score the brie?
Scoring helps toppings penetrate the cheese as it melts and adds visual appeal.
- → How do I know when it's done?
Pastry should be deep golden brown and crispy after 20-25 minutes at 425°F.
Conclusion
A wheel of brie cheese nestled in golden, flaky puff pastry, enhanced with sweet honey and fig preserves. Topped with delicate prosciutto and fresh herbs, this appetizer offers a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and savory flavors.