Spread jam and sprinkle pecans equally between both wheels of cheese. Baked brie en croute is pretty much my absolute go-to when it comes to simple entertaining that's elegant, indulgent, and so, so easy. Baked brie bites, in particular, I fell in love with years ago when I saw them on the Joy the Baker blog, and I even wrote them up myself!

Ingredients of Baked Brie with Apricot Jam and Pecans

  1. You need 1/2 cup of apricot jam.
  2. It's 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
  3. You need 1 large of brie cheese.
  4. You need 1 tbsp of heavy cream.
  5. You need 1 large of puff pastry (thawed).

Baked Brie with Apricot Jam and Pecans step by step

  1. Pre-heat oven at 400C..
  2. Slice the brie horizontally in two halves..
  3. Spray foiled cookie sheet with cooking spray..
  4. In bowl, mix pecans and jam..
  5. Cut puff pastry so as to be able to wrap the brie tightly..
  6. Spread half the jam and pecan mixture in the center of the pastry..
  7. Place the first half of the brie in the center, crust side down, over the mixture..
  8. Spread the rest of the mixture over the brie..
  9. Place the second half of the brie over the mixture, cheese side down..
  10. Gently fold the puff pastry over the brie, so that it's tightly closed..
  11. Flip the cheese around and place seam side down onto the cookie sheet..
  12. Brush heavy cream on top of the cheese..
  13. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until crust is fluffy and golden..
  14. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving..

Apricot preserves add a burst of fruitiness that complements the creamy texture of Brie. Ina Garten's Baked Brie for Food Network makes a near-effortless, crowd-pleasing appetizer. In a small bowl, combine pecans and olive oil, tossing to coat. Place pecans right side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with salt and cayenne.

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