Baked Brie Recipe

Golden baked brie in puff pastry on a serving board with pumpkin bread in the background.

Baked Brie Recipe

Elevate your fall parties with the irresistible combination of creamy Baked Brie, honey, and cranberries. A crowd-pleasing appetizer that's quick and easy to make.

Prep Time5

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Calories: 126kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

1 puff pastry sheet thawed but still cold
1 (8-ounce) round brie cheese
honey
cranberry relish or cranberry sauce, jam or preserves, etc.
1 egg beaten for an egg wash

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Instructions

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside. You can also bake the brie in a pie plate.
Roll the thawed but still cold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into an 11- or 12-inch square.
Place the brie in the middle, using a sharp knife, lightly score the Brie rind ½ inch apart in a diamond pattern. Drizzle the top with honey, and spoon the cranberry relish (or jam) in the center.
Fold one puff pastry corner over the top of the brie and brush egg wash onto the corner; this helps glue the puff pastry together during baking. Fold opposite corners and apply egg wash until the Brie is encased in puff pastry. Use your hands to gently press the edges together and bring in the sides.
Transfer the brie to the prepared baking sheet. If the puff pastry has warmed and is no longer cool, refrigerate for a few minutes. This helps the pastry puff in the oven. Brush the egg wash generously over the puff pastry, but try to keep it from running over the side and pooling underneath the pastry.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

Make Ahead: You can assemble the brie with toppings up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
Serving Temperature: Baked brie is best served warm and just-melty. If it cools, rewarm in a 275°F oven for 8–10 minutes.
Do I Remove the Rind? No — leave the rind on. It helps the cheese hold its shape while baking. The interior will become soft and creamy.
Topping Ideas: Honey + walnuts is classic, but fig jam, cranberry sauce, apple butter, or apricot preserves all work beautifully. Add a few rosemary leaves for a warm, autumn note.
Bread & Crackers: Choose a mix of soft and crisp textures for serving — sliced baguette, crusty bread, seedy crackers, crostini, or flatbread crackers.
Puff Pastry Option: To wrap in pastry: Enclose the brie in thawed puff pastry, brush with beaten egg, and bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until golden. Let cool 5–10 minutes before cutting.
Leftovers: Leftover brie can be refrigerated and gently reheated. It also makes a delicious sandwich spread.

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