Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Fig Jam and Thyme
If you’ve ever wanted to impress guests without breaking a sweat, this is the appetizer for you. Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Fig Jam and Thyme is elegant, rich, and ridiculously easy to pull together. Each bite is the perfect contrast. Creamy brie wrapped in buttery, flaky pastry, topped with sweet fig jam, juicy figs, and the earthy aroma of fresh thyme. Brushed with golden melted butter before and after baking, it comes out glistening and warm, practically begging to be sliced open and savored.
This is the kind of appetizer that turns heads. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner, planning a cozy date night, or bringing a dish to your next potluck, this baked brie delivers every single time.
Why You’re Going to Love This Recipe
No fuss, big impact
Minimal prep but maximum elegance. You’ll look like a gourmet chef with just a few store-bought ingredients.
Sweet and savory flavor combo
The sweetness of the fig preserves and fresh figs balances beautifully with the rich, buttery brie.
Perfectly flaky puff pastry
Golden, crisp layers that cradle the creamy center.
Crowd pleasing centerpiece
Slice into it at the table and watch everyone lean in for a bite.
Make ahead friendly
Assemble it in advance, refrigerate, then bake just before serving.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Creamy brie
Puff pastry
Fig preserves
Fresh figs
Fresh thyme
Unsalted butter
How to Make It
Prepare the Brie
Lay the puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface. Place the brie in the center and spread a generous layer of fig preserves right on top. Add slices of fresh fig and sprinkle with thyme leaves for extra flavor and fragrance.
Wrap and Brush
Fold the pastry up and over the brie, gently pleating the corners to seal. Flip the whole bundle over so the smooth side is on top and place it on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush it all over with melted butter so it bakes up beautifully golden.
Bake to Perfection
Pop it in a hot oven and bake until the pastry is puffed and deeply golden. Once it’s out, brush it with more melted butter to give it that glossy, irresistible finish.
Let It Rest
Before you slice into it, give it a few minutes to settle. The brie will stay soft and gooey without spilling out too fast. Garnish with more thyme and serve it with crostini, crackers, or fruit.
Storage and Reheating
If you have leftovers (which is rare) wrap them tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To reheat, place the brie on a baking sheet and warm in a 300°F oven until heated through and the pastry is crisp again.
Whether you’re dressing up your holiday table or just looking for a way to elevate your next wine night, this Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Fig Jam and Thyme is the answer. It’s the kind of dish that feels indulgent, tastes luxurious, and yet is effortlessly easy. Just like that.
Baked Brie with Fig and Thyme
Ingredients
Brie en Croûte
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 1 wheel of brie cheese 8 oz
- 1/2 cup fig preserves
- 2 fresh figs sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Place the brie wheel in the center.
- Make shallow cross cuts into the brie.
- Spoon fig preserves on top of the brie and gently spread. Sprinkle thyme leaves over the top.
- Fold the pastry edges over, gently pleating to seal.
- Layer fresh fig slices over the preserves and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the puff pastry all over with melted butter.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and immediately brush with more melted butter for a glossy finish.
- Let the brie rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra fresh thyme if desired. Serve with crackers, crostini, or apple slices for dipping.
