Description
A fun and festive Halloween appetizer featuring a wheel of brie wrapped in puff pastry strips to resemble a mummy, filled with cherry jam, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, this warm, gooey cheese centerpiece pairs beautifully with fresh fruit and crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Filling
- 8 oz wheel of brie
- 3 tbsp cherry jam or preserves
- 2 dried cranberries or raisins
Puff Pastry and Glaze
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed to pliable state)
- 1 egg yolk
- Splash of water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Puff Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the puff pastry from the freezer and allow it to sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes, until soft and pliable but still cold.
- Prepare the Brie: Use a sharp knife to carefully cut a shallow ring around the top of the brie and remove the top. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of cherry jam inside, being careful not to overfill. Replace the top of the brie and set aside.
- Roll and Cut Puff Pastry: Lay the softened puff pastry on a cold surface and use a rolling pin to roll it flat. Then, cut the pastry into strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Wrap the Brie: Wrap the pastry strips around the brie to resemble a mummy, leaving some open space for the eyes. Place the wrapped brie on a baking dish and cut two tiny slits for eyes. Insert dried cranberries or raisins into the slits to create the eyes.
- Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and a splash of water. Brush the mixture evenly over the puff pastry, avoiding the eye area to keep with the mummy look.
- Bake: Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 to 24 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the brie is bubbly and melted inside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with fresh fruit and crusty bread. Enjoy your spooky and delicious mummy brie!
Notes
- This puff pastry wrapped Mummy Brie is a perfect Halloween appetizer that’s both fun and delicious.
- Serve it with fresh fruit and crusty bread for a complete grazing board.
- Cherry jam is recommended for a delightful fruity contrast, but you can substitute with your favorite preserves.
- Ensure the puff pastry is cold yet pliable to make wrapping easier without tearing.
- Use dried cranberries or raisins for the eyes to add a cute and spooky touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/10th of the mummy brie)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
