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The Ultimate Classic Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Toasted Pecans

A golden puff pastry wrapped baked brie topped with caramelized pecans and dried fruit, served on a white plate.
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Make this simple, elegant baked brie appetizer for your next gathering. It features creamy, melted brie topped with sweet fig jam and crunchy pecans, perfect as a crowd-pleasing centerpiece.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (13-ounce) wheel of brie cheese, full-fat
  • 1/2 cup fig jam
  • 1/3 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (optional wrap)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash, if using pastry)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are not using puff pastry, place the brie wheel on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. If using puff pastry, unroll the thawed sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Place the brie wheel in the center. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg. Fold the pastry up and over the brie, sealing the edges tightly. Trim excess dough. Place the wrapped brie, seam-side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the entire top surface with the remaining egg wash.
  3. Bake the brie for 12 to 15 minutes. If using pastry, bake until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. If baking unwrapped, bake until the cheese is soft and beginning to ooze.
  4. Carefully remove the brie from the oven. If you used pastry, let it rest for 5 minutes before topping.
  5. Spoon the fig jam evenly over the top of the brie. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the jam.
  6. Drizzle the honey over the top.
  7. Serve immediately with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh fruit for dipping.

Notes

  • For a savory variation, replace the jam and pecans with 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme, and a drizzle of olive oil before baking.
  • If you skip the puff pastry, place the brie in a small, oven-safe dish to help contain the melted cheese.
  • To achieve a perfect melt without burning the toppings, you can bake the cheese plain first, then add toppings and return it to the oven for 2-3 minutes, or place it under the broiler for 1 minute (watch closely).

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