Name: Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 small wheels of brie cheese, 8 ounces each; 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed; 2 tbsp honey (1 tbsp per brie); 4 tbsp fig jam (2 tbsp per brie); Cracked black pepper, to taste; 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 egg, beaten (for brushing); 1 tbsp sugar, for coating

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This Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Fig Jam is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and buttery goodness. Made with only a handful of ingredients, it’s an easy yet elegant appetizer that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Serve it warm with crackers, fruit, or crusty bread for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Original Post July 2016, updated July 2025.

Baked Brie

The first time I had baked brie (also called “brie en croûte”) was at my cousin’s wedding reception. And I have to confess, I felt SO bougie.

They served Baked Brie with Pepper Jelly and I remember instantly thinking it was one of the best things I’d ever eaten but also assuming it was something I’d never be able to make on my own. I don’t know why – but in my mind, “baked brie” was food for rich and fancy people. And I’m neither.

But it was so, SO good – I thought it even tasted like rich people food. And I knew, win or lose, I had to try my hand at making one day.

So a few years ago, after craving it several times after that wedding, I decided to try and make it at home. And honestly? It was one of the easiest appetizers I’d ever made. This the best Baked Brie recipe!!

Baked Brie Appetizer

If you’re looking for a simple appetizer that feels fancy but takes minimal effort, this Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Fig Jam is a winner every time.

With just a few ingredients, you’ll create a sweet and savory appetizer that looks impressive and tastes even better. A wheel of brie cheese gets wrapped in flaky puff pastry, covered with fig jam, and baked until golden and gooey.

The contrast of textures – from the crisp pastry to the warm, creamy cheese topped with the sweet jam is irresistible.

Serve the creamy brie with crispy sliced baguette (my favorite), crackers, or apple slices for a next level appetizer.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Baked Brie Recipe

Sweet and Savory – This baked brie recipe – puff pastry, fig jam, and gooey cheese – is the perfect blend of sweet and savory, crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle.
Quick prep – Less than 5 minutes to assemble.
Crowd favorite – Perfect for holidays, bridal showers, or movie night. Baked Brie with Jam always impresses!
Customizable – Swap fig jam for raspberry, apricot, pepper jelly, or even just honey and nuts!

Whether you’re hosting guests or just treating yourself, this baked brie with jam recipe will steal the show. Be sure to serve it warm and watch it disappear in minutes!

baked brie cut open with a slice of crispy baguette dipping in the cheese and fig jam

Tools Needed

Cast Iron Skillet or a Sheet Pan
Sharp Knife
Pastry Brush
Parchment Paper (unless you grease your pan with butter)

Ingredients

You only need a handful of ingredients for this Baked Brie appetizer.

2 small wheels of brie cheese, at room temperature
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Honey
Fig jam
Cracked black pepper, to taste
Fresh thyme sprigs
Egg, beaten (for brushing)
Sugar, for coating (or you can use an extra drizzle of honey if you wish).

Find the complete recipe with ingredient measurements in the recipe card below.

Substitutions

Brie. Substitute brie with camembert if desired.

Puff Pastry. Crescent roll dough can be used instead of puff pastry, but I much prefer the layers of flaky pastry that you get with puff pastry. If you do use the crescent dough, you’d need to grab a rolling pin to slightly roll it out and seal any seams and seal the perforations (unless you use the sheets).

Fig Jam. You don’t have to have your Baked Brie with Fig Jam. You can replace the fig jam with apricot preserves or apricot jam, raspberry jam, strawberry jam, hot pepper jelly, or even cranberry sauce for the holiday season. Anything to add a little touch of sweet taste to your brie!

Honey. Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different sweetness.

Thyme. Other fresh herbs can be used instead of thyme. Some like to add rosemary, basil, sage or even fresh garlic.

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry on a plate with a salad

How to Make Baked Brie

This puff pastry baked brie could not be easier. It takes 5 minutes to put together and you can be enjoying an amazing appetizer in 20 minutes tops!

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a cast iron skillet or baking sheet with butter or line it with parchment paper.
Place brie onto the middle of the puff pastry. Halve the puff pastry around each brie, leaving enough excess to wrap the top. Cut a small cross on top of the brie.

wheels of baked brie on a sheet of puff pastry

puff pastry cut in half with wheels of brie on them

puff pastry with wheels of brie that have been slit on top

Add honey, fig jam, a sprig of thyme, and a sprinkle of cracked pepper on top of each wheel of cheese.
Fold the pastry edges over each brie and gently press to seal. Place the assembled brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.

brie puff pastry with honey and jam plus cracked black pepper

brie wrapped in puff pastry in a skillet

brie wrapped in puff pastry, brushed with egg wash and sugar sprinkled on top with thyme

Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp. Garnish with thyme and serve immediately with crackers or toasted baguette slices while warm and melty with an extra drizzle of honey if you like.

baked brie in puff pastry with thyme and sugar and crispy bread in a skillet

baked brie in a skillet with brie oozing out

Pro Tips

Let the puff pastry thaw fully in the fridge before use to prevent cracking.
You can use just one large brie if preferred—adjust the baking time slightly.
For extra richness, add chopped nuts inside before wrapping.

Do you remove the rind for Baked Brie?

Whether or not to remove the brie rind when making Baked Brie is a personal preference but I’ll give you a few pros and cons and keep in mind that this recipe for baked brie puff pastry works either way!

Here are good reasons to keep the rind on…

Edible and flavorful. The white rind is edible and it adds an extra bit of earthy, slightly tangy flavor.
Holds the shape. When baking, the rind acts like a shell that holds the cheese in and keeps it from oozing out of the puff pastry.

On the downside…

Texture. The bloomy rind is actually an edible mold (common with cheese) and it is slightly chewy and bitter. So while the tangy note might be a good thing for some poeple, the texture and bitterness might also be a bad thing for others.
Helps the other flavors shine. Because the rind does have it’s own strong flavor, it can take away from the herbs and fig jam. Removing it lets the other flavors really shine.

For the best of both worlds… trim off only the top rind (the upper surface). That allows the cheese to melt and be extra gooey without oozing out of the puff pastry. It also make it easier to scoop!!

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with fig jam and a salad on the side

What to Serve with Baked Brie

To serve the Baked Brie alone, place it (while still warm) on a plate, serving dish, or serving platter along with a knife and maybe a spoon to scoop the melted cheese. Add crackers, crusty bread and maybe even fruit along with it. Baked Brie with apples is delicious!

Baked Brie cheese can also be served as part of a cheese board or charcuterie board. It’s a delicious appetizer to make and would be perfect for dinner parties or bridal showers.

Storage & Reheating

Store: In an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until warmed through.
Freeze: Not recommended, as cheese texture can change.

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