Description
Indulge in the creamy, gooey goodness of Lemon Curd Herbed Baked Brie, a delightful appetizer that combines the richness of Brie cheese with the zesty flavor of lemon curd and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Brie Cheese:
1 wheel (8 ounces)
Lemon Curd:
3 tablespoons
Herbs:
1 teaspoon each of chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, and parsley
Nuts:
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Honey:
1 tablespoon (optional)
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet, thawed if frozen
Egg Wash:
1 egg
For Serving:
Crackers or sliced baguette
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pastry: Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Place the Brie in the center of the pastry.
- Add Ingredients: Spread lemon curd over the Brie, sprinkle with herbs and nuts, if using. Fold pastry over Brie, trim excess, and seal.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush pastry with beaten egg. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 5–10 minutes. Drizzle with honey if desired. Serve warm with crackers or baguette slices.
Notes
- You can bake the Brie in a dish instead of puff pastry for a quicker version.
- Adjust herbs to your preference or add a touch of chili flakes for spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 wheel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
