Our Scary Baked Brie may look repulsive, but taste-wise, it’s creamy and savory with a hint of sweetness, and so much gooey, buttery goodness.
Test Kitchen Tips
This recipe was developed in our test kitchen by culinary producer Nicole McLaughlin. Check out some tips and tricks from Nicole that might make the cooking process easier:
- We used a 13.2-ounce wheel of brie, but any round brie will work — they’re available in most grocery stores.
- Make sure the brie stays chilled until preparation so it’ll hold up better during the cooking process.
- The exterior is flaky and warm, and it pairs well with cool, crisp apples or thin, sturdy crackers and some chilled white wine.
Ingredients
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1 (13.2 ounce) Brie round
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2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cherry preserves, divided
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2 tablespoons finely chopped nuts, such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts
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1/2 (17.3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
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1 large egg, beaten
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sliced apples, crackers, bread, and grapes. for serving
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Slice Brie round in half horizontally. Spread 1 tablespoon of the preserves over bottom half, and sprinkle with nuts. Place top half of round over nuts and preserves, rind side up. Spread 1 tablespoon of the preserves over top; set aside.
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Place a puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Trim 1 inch of pastry sheet from shorter end to create more of a square shape; set aside. Roll square pastry piece to slightly thin out the sheet. Cut 2 “eyes” and a “mouth” shape from center of square. Using a piece of trimmed pastry, form a nose shape, and place it in the center of the Brie round on top of preserves.
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Carefully place square cut out sheet over “nose”, and gently form a face. Use more pieces of trimmed dough to add eyelids, lips, and other details as desired. Trim off any excess, and wrap pastry around the cheese, sealing it together underneath. Place the wrapped Brie, seam side down, on the prepared a baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg.
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Bake in the preheated oven until evenly golden brown, about 20 minutes. Garnish with remaining preserves to create a bloody effect. Place on a serving platter with desired accompaniments. Insert a cheese knife in the side of the cheese for a spookier effect.
Nicole McLaughlin
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 302 | Calories |
| 21g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 302 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 21g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 41% |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 306mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 11g | 21% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 78mg | 6% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 114mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
