Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of the Best Baked Brie in Phyllo Dough, a perfect appetizer or party dish that combines creamy brie with sweet preserves wrapped in layers of buttery phyllo pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Baked Brie:
- 1 wheel of French brie (12 oz)
For the Phyllo Dough:
- 4 thawed sheets of phyllo dough
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup of your favorite preserves
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Thaw phyllo dough in the refrigerator overnight. Melt butter.
- Layer the Phyllo Sheets: Place one sheet of phyllo on a work surface, brush with butter. Repeat with remaining sheets.
- Add Brie and Preserves: Place brie in the center of phyllo, spread preserves on top.
- Wrap the Brie: Fold phyllo over brie, brush with butter.
- Bake the Wrapped Brie: Transfer to baking sheet, bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Finish and Serve: Let rest, garnish with honey and nuts if desired. Serve warm with crackers or bread.
Notes
- Work quickly with phyllo to prevent drying out.
- Adjust baking time for substitutions like puff pastry or zucchini.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based cheese and oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300-350
- Sugar: 8-10g
- Sodium: 400-500mg
- Fat: 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: 12-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5-8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-25g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Protein: 10-15g
- Cholesterol: 50-60mg
Keywords: Baked Brie, Phyllo Dough, Appetizer, French Cuisine, Party Food
