Baked Brie

Baked brie is the ultimate party starter! No one can resist melty cheese baked in flaky puff pastry dough, and you’ll love how simple it is to make it, too.

If you’ve had my cranberry brie bites before, this baked brie recipe is kind of like the super-sized version of those.

Baked brie, or brie en croute if you want to get fancy about it, is simply a wheel of brie cheese that has been wrapped with puffy pastry dough and baked in the oven. It’s an impressive and delicious appetizer that can be served with other party snacks and charcuterie board favorites like crackers, meats, fruits, and vegetables. 

Baking brie helps to bring out its unique flavors, and the texture is out-of-this-world—incredibly creamy, cheesy, and melty, with that irresistibly crispy puff pastry exterior. The puff pastry helps keep the cheese from drying out during baking, and it also holds in the topping you add to the cheese—in this case, cranberry sauce.

Easy Baked Brie Recipe

Baked brie is a holiday favorite, but it’s perfect for any cocktail party, dinner get-together, family celebration, brunch with friends, or whip it up for a romantic date night dinner.

No matter when you choose to serve your baked brie, it’s sure to be a hit! And don’t forget to experiment with different additions and seasonings, too. We’ve got some for you ideas below!

Ingredients For Baked Brie

See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

• Puff pastry – Pepperidge Farm is easiest to find; it’s in the frozen section of the grocery store, but any pre-made puff pastry will work.
• Wheel of brie – It can be anywhere from 8 to 14 ounces.
• Cranberry sauce – Store-bought or homemade cranberry sauce.
• Egg – For a golden, shiny crust.

• Sliced baguette or crackers – Use these for serving.

Variations

• Use other jams or preserves such as apricot, fig, peach, or raspberry. Our Crockpot Strawberry Raspberry Jam is delicious here, too!
• Try mango chutney for an east-meets-west mashup.
• Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme over the cheese before wrapping it in pastry.
• Drizzle honey over the brie either before or after baking for a sweet and salty flavor combination.

How to Make Baked Brie

1. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400ºF, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the sheet of puff pastry on a floured work surface. Use a knife or pizza cutter to trim the pastry into a square roughly twice the size of your wheel of brie. 
2. Assemble: Set the brie in the center of the puff pastry, and cover the top of the cheese with the cranberry sauce. Wrap the pastry around the cheese, pressing the corners together tightly at the top to create a seal. 
3. Brush with egg wash: Carefully transfer the wrapped brie to the prepared sheet pan. Then, whisk together the egg and a splash of water in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to apply the egg wash to the puff pastry, coating it completely.
4. Bake: Place the sheet pan in the oven, and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown. Cool for 8 to 10 minutes before serving.

How to Store Leftover Baked Brie

Any leftover baked brie should be stored in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. It will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, simply place the cheese back on the baking sheet, and heat at 350ºF for about 10 minutes, or until warmed through. Be careful not to burn!

Serving Suggestions

Baked brie pairs nicely with:

• Baguette slices, French bread, or sourdough
• Crackers, pretzels, and breadsticks
• Nuts like pecans, walnuts, and pistachios
• Meats such as salami or prosciutto
• Vegetables like mini sweet peppers or celery
• Fruits like apple slices, grapes, and dried apricots

You can also make baked brie the centerpiece of a cheese board!

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