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Perfect Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Walnuts

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A quick and easy baked brie recipe featuring creamy brie cheese topped with sweet fig jam and toasted walnuts, perfect for entertaining and cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 wheel (8 ounces / 225 grams) Brie cheese
  • 1/4 cup (about 60 ml) fig jam
  • 1/3 cup (about 35 grams) walnuts, chopped and toasted
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (optional)
  • Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the walnuts by spreading them on a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove and let cool.
  3. If desired, score the top of the brie wheel lightly in a crisscross pattern. Place the brie on the lined baking sheet.
  4. Spread 1/4 cup of fig jam evenly over the top of the brie.
  5. In a small bowl, combine toasted walnuts, honey, chopped fresh thyme (if using), and a pinch of cracked black pepper.
  6. Scatter the walnut mixture generously over the fig jam layer on the brie.
  7. Bake the brie for 15-20 minutes, or until soft and melty but still holding its shape.
  8. Optional puff pastry wrap: Roll out thawed puff pastry, place brie in the center, top with fig jam and walnut mixture, then fold pastry around and seal edges. Brush with milk or beaten egg. Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is golden and puffed.
  9. Let the baked brie rest for 5 minutes before serving to avoid molten cheese burns. Serve warm with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh fruit.

Notes

Toast walnuts carefully to unlock their nutty flavor. Avoid overheating the brie to keep it gooey but intact. Let brie warm slightly before baking for even melting. If using puff pastry, keep it cold until use to prevent tearing. Watch the brie closely while baking to avoid excessive bubbling or leaking.

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