Ingredients:

  • 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry (approximately 14 oz / 400 g), thawed
  • 1 whole wheel of brie cheese (about 8 oz / 225 g), unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) fig jam (or your favorite jam)
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped (optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Flour, for dusting

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a larger rectangle and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. Place the wheel of brie in the center of the rolled-out pastry, spread fig jam on top, and sprinkle nuts and herbs if using.
  4. Fold the pastry over the brie, sealing any openings and trimming excess pastry for decoration.
  5. Brush the entire pastry with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  7. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serve warm with crackers or bread.