Description
A delightful appetizer showcasing a gooey Brie cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry, garnished with pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel Brie cheese
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Fresh rosemary or other herbs for garnish
- Optional: honey or balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into strips about 1 inch wide.
- Assemble Wreath:
- Arrange the strips of puff pastry in a circular pattern on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place the Brie wheel in the center of the pastry circle.
- Fold the pastry strips over the Brie, creating a wreath-like appearance. Ensure the pastry is securely wrapped.
- Egg Wash: Beat the egg and brush it over the pastry to give it a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake: Place the assembled wreath in the oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the Brie is soft.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from oven and let it cool slightly.
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the wreath.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or herbs.
- If desired, drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze for added flavor.
Notes
- Crispy Pastry: Make sure to not overfill with Brie to avoid the cheese leaking out during baking.
- Flavor Boost: Consider adding crushed nuts such as walnuts or pistachios for added texture and flavor.
- Herb Variations: Thyme or sage can also be used for garnishing according to taste preferences.
- Storage: Leftovers can be reheated in the oven at a low temperature to regain some of the pastry’s crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg