Description
Creamy baked brie with raspberry rosemary sauce elevates simple appetizers to gourmet delights. Elegant ingredients and quick preparation make this dish perfect for sophisticated gatherings where guests savor complex flavors and delightful textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brie cheese wedge
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) raspberry jam
- 1 thawed puff pastry sheet
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary (chopped)
- Honey for drizzling
Binding and Serving Ingredients:
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Apples, crackers, or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a scorching 400F (200C), ensuring an optimal baking environment for the delectable brie.
- Finely chop fresh rosemary leaves and blend thoroughly with the vibrant raspberry jam, creating an aromatic flavor infusion.
- Carefully center the brie wheel on the delicate puffed pastry, positioned on a lined baking sheet.
- Generously spread the rosemary-raspberry jam across the top of the brie, ensuring even coverage.
- Gently envelop the brie by folding the pastry edges, meticulously crimping and sealing to prevent any potential leakage.
- Briefly chill the wrapped brie in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, allowing the pastry to firm up and maintain its structural integrity.
- Apply a luxurious egg wash over the pastry surface, creating a golden, glossy exterior that will crisp beautifully during baking.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, watching for a rich, amber-brown coloration and crisp texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes, permitting the internal cheese to stabilize and prevent excessive oozing.
- Finish by elegantly drizzling honey over the baked masterpiece and garnishing with delicate fresh rosemary sprigs, serving alongside crisp apple slices, artisan crackers, or rustic bread.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality raspberry jam for the most vibrant flavor profile.
- Chop rosemary finely to distribute the herb evenly and prevent large woody pieces.
- Select a soft brie wheel that’s ripe but not overly runny for the best texture.
- Chill the pastry before wrapping to ensure a crisp, flaky golden crust that doesn’t become soggy.
- Try alternative jams like fig or apricot for different flavor combinations.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free puff pastry or wrapping the brie in grape leaves.
- Prevent moisture buildup by placing the wrapped brie on parchment paper during baking.
- Enhance presentation by garnishing with toasted pine nuts or candied pecans for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg