Description
This Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Maple Pecans is a warm, melty showstopper wrapped in golden puff pastry and topped with sticky jam, crunchy maple pecans, and a hint of fresh thyme. Perfect for entertaining or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel brie cheese (8 oz)
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 3 tablespoons fig jam
- 1/2 cup raw pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, toast pecans over low heat for 2 minutes. Add maple syrup and stir to coat. Cook another 1–2 minutes until glossy. Set aside.
- Place puff pastry on prepared baking sheet. Set brie in center.
- Spread fig jam on top of the brie, then layer with maple pecans and thyme leaves.
- Fold pastry over the brie, sealing edges. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- Chill the wrapped brie before baking for an extra-crispy crust.
- Try swapping the jam or nuts to create seasonal variations.
- Leftovers are great on toast or inside a grilled sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg