Make Everyone Happy With Easy Baked Brie in Puff Pastry Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Should you cut the rind off brie before baking in puff pastry? ›

You do not want to take the rind off Brie before baking it. The Brie's rind is edible and will be a bit softer after baking. If you cut off the rind, the cheese could leak through the puff pastry during baking.

Make-Ahead Baked Brie

Wrap the assembled Brie in foil that's been sprayed with cooking spray so it doesn't stick to the uncooked dough and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Taking to a Party

Cover baked brie loosely with foil to keep warm during transportation. If necessary, re-warm the brie in the microwave oven for a few seconds before serving or place in a warm oven for a few minutes.

Yes, you can reheat it! I'm not sure you'll have any leftovers...but, in case, here is what you do. On a low temperature of 200F, place the cold baked brie in the puff pastry on a baking sheet and heat for about 20-30 minutes. You could tent it with foil paper to prevent the crust from browning too much.

Brie rind is edible, and it actually adds nuance and complexity of flavor. 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.

Preheat oven to 350F. Unwrap your Brie and place your wheel on a small piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Note: if you have the time, take the cheese out of the refrigerator and let it sit on the counter for an hour before baking.

To keep baked Brie warm, you can use a few techniques. One way is to serve the baked Brie on a heated platter or tray to keep it warm. Another way is to wrap the baked Brie in aluminum foil or place it in a covered dish to retain the heat, but the pastry may not stay as crisp.

While you can prep a wrapped baked brie in advance, it's generally recommended to do it within 24 hours of baking for the best results.

Like most perishable items, brie cheese should not be left at room temperature for an extended period. In such an environment, bacteria multiply rapidly, thus increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses. When Brie cheese sits out for longer than two hours, it's advisable to discard it.

Jam - personally, I love the flavour of brie cheese with fig fruit jam, it goes so well with the savoury and sweet flavours. However, you can use absolutely any jam you like! A few of my favourite varieties include: blackberry, boysenberry, apricot or cherry jam.

What to serve with baked brie? ›

Serve Brie with crusty bread or crackers. Pair Brie with fruits, such as apples, pears, or grapes. Add Brie to salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. Do not remove the edible, flavorful rind.

Remove any plastic packaging before baking. The brie can be baked in the wooden box it comes in, but make sure it's secured with a metal staple rather than glue, which can melt and collapse in the oven – the cheese won't hold its shape and will start to fall apart.

Q: How long will baked puff pastry stay crisp and flaky? A: It's always at its best fresh from the oven. But if you need to bake it ahead of time, let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight container until you serve it. It might not be quite as crispy, but it will still taste great.

If you have a wedge of brie rather than a whole round, remove the rind and bake it in a small pot with other flavourings to make a cheesy 'dip'. This super-simple starter is worthy of any dinner party table.

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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Score the brie: Using a serrated knife, make parallel cuts across the top rind, spacing them about ½ inch apart, and cutting just through rind but not through the cheese.

Don't press to hard here or your pastry might not puff as much — the goal is just to flatten it, not to actually roll it out. Cut and shape the puff pastry: Cut the puff pastry into whatever shapes you like, according to your imagination or a recipe that you're following.