November 25, 2009

Baked Brie

Looking for the perfect appetizer? Look no further! And be ready, because this may be the tastiest thing you will ever eat!

A wheel of Brie, topped with a sweet caramelized onion jam, baked in a crisp puff pastry until wonderfully soft and gooey!

Simple? Yes! Calorific? Maybe. Worth it? Absolutely!








Make it...



Bake it....



Eat it...



Love it!



Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Serves about 8-10

450g thawed puff pastry, about two sheets
1 large wheel of Brie, about 1 lb in size (do not remove the rind)
Good quality caramelized onion jam (I recommend Stonewall Kitchen)
1 egg, beaten
Fruit and crackers to serve

Preheat oven to 375F
Unroll the pastry sheets and place the brie in the center of one piece. Cut a circle approximately 1 inch larger than the round of brie. Make another circle with the second piece of pastry, this time measuring 1 inch or so bigger than the last. Top the brie with about 4 tbls of caramelized onion jam and place the second circle on top, joining the edges of both pastry rounds together.
Decorate as you please with the remaining pastry and brush with the beaten egg. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 25-30 minutes. Serve with apples, grapes and crackers.
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Posted by Jennie at 12:06 AM
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35 comments:

  1. Inspired by eRecipeCardsNovember 25, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    So, I just can not wrap my mind around eating the rind... what happens if I remove the rind...

    This looks fantastic, wonderful presentation

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  2. JennieNovember 25, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    Grill - Don't worry, on soft cheeses like Brie the rind is completely edible. Also, it will help hold the cheese together. Could be terribly messy otherwise?! :)

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  3. Inspired by eRecipeCardsNovember 25, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    HMMMMMMM... OK, I have this on my list of things to cook to take to a party. I absolutely love the look

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  4. George GastonNovember 25, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    Jennie, This is an excellent appetizer for entertaining. And I am a huge fan of Stonewall Kitchen products. I discovered them about 10 years ago at a KAØ Charity fundraiser in Fairfield, CT.

    Have you ever tried their Grapefruit Marmalade? It is awesome! Have a great Thanksgiving...

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  5. KennyTNovember 25, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Wow, baked brie, this is very creative, I'd love to try.

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  6. Barbara BakesNovember 25, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    This is almost too pretty to eat!

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  7. Dawn@CocinaSavantNovember 25, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    ooh goodness, i love baked brie and the presntation you did looks amazing! i'll have to try this!

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  8. Rita Anne SmithNovember 25, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    What an amazing appetizer. I was missing one more appetizer and I think that this will be it...thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

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  9. Fresh Local and BestNovember 25, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    I love how simple this recipe is and the stunning presentation! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

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  10. Claudia MedeirosNovember 25, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Beautiful pictures, wonderful recipes ... I'm sure I will stop by more often :)

    P.S.: Thanks for your lovely and precious comments on my blog :D

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  11. Luis GomezNovember 25, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Jennie, what a beautiful and tasty blog. Thanks for stopping by One Photograph a Day. I hope you enjoy Ben's but let me tell you nothing there looks like your blog. Be ready it is a "Hamburger JOINT". ;-)

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  12. The Culinary ChaseNovember 25, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Wow! Stunning photos & I love baked brie! Cheers.

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  13. SarahNovember 25, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Lovely simple appetizer, perfect for the holidays!

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  14. ann lowNovember 26, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    WOW! Looks so perfect and delicious!!

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  15. JoanneNovember 26, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Baked brie is one of my absolute most favoritest foods EVER. I could eat this for dinner. Breakfast. Lunch. Constantly. All the time.

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  16. Betty ManousosNovember 28, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    What beautiful blog and lovely photos!!!
    First time here. I found your blog through Liz, Making cup cakes' blog and i'm glad i did!!
    I love blogs with great recipes and photos that's why i followed you and i'd love if you did the same.
    Have a wonderful and safe weekend!
    :) Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving.

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  17. CucinistaNovember 29, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    This takes me back to a very happy accident one year when I was at college when we were hosting a Christmas party. We set out our food on our window sill, including a wheel of camembert, not thinking about the fact that our radiator was underneath. Well, by the end of the evening the cheese had melted and oozed everywhere, and yes -- I admit it -- I was standing there scraping it up with a spoon.

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  18. Heather S-GNovember 29, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    I could eat the whole thing by myself. Seriously. YUM!!!!!!!!!!!

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  19. rumaNovember 29, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Hello, Jennie.

    Your works are beautiful artistically.
    It is sorry to eat.
    Photographs are clear with transparence.

    I am glad to appreciate my calligraphy.
    You understand essence of the art.

    Thank you for visiting my blog.
    Greetings.
    ruma

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  20. UnknownNovember 30, 2009 at 5:06 AM

    yes please!

    looks great!!!

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  21. La Bella CooksNovember 30, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    How gorgeous!

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  22. Tracy (Amuse-bouche for Two)November 30, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    These sweet and savory gems can be quite addictive...especially this time of year. Happily, I call myself an addict.

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  23. Pretty ZestyNovember 30, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    YES YES YES! I love baked brie. It's so awesome!

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  24. VelvaNovember 30, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Jenny, this absolutely divine! A perfect appetizer for guests. I love it!!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Angie's RecipesNovember 30, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Jennie, that looks truly awesome. Rich, creamy, smooth....mmm...just writing that already made my mouth water...

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  26. Chef FrescoDecember 1, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Your homemade twist on the pastry is impressive! Brie is my absolute favorite - looks delicious!

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  27. Carissa @ Starving ArtistDecember 1, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    YUM! That looks delicious, and so pretty :)

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  28. chow and chatterDecember 1, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    oh wow this is heavenly fellow Brit just tweeted it Rebecca

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  29. Valerie Harrison (bellini)December 6, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    This makes a beautiful presentation!!!

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  30. ABDecember 11, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Fantastic recipe, fantastic photos. I like the slant in the last one.

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  31. Peter MDecember 15, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Jennie, I've only ever bought these but you make it look so easy...time to break out the Brie and pastry!

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  32. Chef EDecember 15, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    This is beautiful, when I was over here the other day I missed this somehow! Hope you do not mind if I borrow the design, you will get total credit with my clients!

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  33. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    I have never seen a baked brie this gorgeous. It's just amazing.
    Sam

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  34. beckyJanuary 28, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    this looks too good to eat!! i cannot wait to try this one out!!!

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  35. Auberge chez RichardMarch 8, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    Looks great and will most definately have to try that at the Auberge

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