Description
Mummy Brie is a fun and festive Halloween appetizer featuring a creamy wheel of brie wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry strips to resemble a mummy. Filled with your favorite jam and adorned with dried cranberries or raisins for eyes, this playful dish is perfect for parties and grazing boards. It combines the rich, melty texture of brie with a sweet jam filling and a crisp puff pastry exterior, creating a deliciously spooky treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 8 oz wheel of brie
Pastry & Filling
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (can substitute homemade puff pastry if desired)
- 3 tbsp jam or preserves (recommended: cherry jam)
Decoration & Wash
- 1 egg yolk
- splash of water
- 2 dried cranberries or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Puff Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the puff pastry from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes until it becomes soft and pliable but remains cold.
- Prepare the Brie: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a shallow ring around the top of the brie and remove it. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of your chosen jam onto the exposed brie, being careful not to overfill. Replace the top of the brie and set it aside.
- Roll and Cut Puff Pastry Strips: Lay the softened puff pastry on a cold surface. Roll it out flat with a rolling pin, then cut it into strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Wrap Brie Like a Mummy: Wrap the pastry strips around the brie to mimic mummy bandages, leaving some gaps for the “eyes.” Place the wrapped brie on a baking dish. Using a knife, make two small slits for eyes and insert dried cranberries or raisins.
- Brush with Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and a splash of water. Carefully brush the egg wash over the puff pastry strips, avoiding the eye area to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 24 minutes, until the puff pastry is golden brown and the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with fresh fruit and crusty bread for dipping and spreading. Enjoy your spooky appetizer!
Notes
- This puff pastry wrapped Mummy Brie is the perfect Halloween appetizer and a great conversation starter at parties.
- Serve with a variety of fresh fruits like grapes or apple slices and crusty bread for a complete grazing board experience.
- You can substitute the cherry jam with other flavors such as raspberry, fig, or apricot for different flavor profiles.
- Ensure the puff pastry is cold but pliable before wrapping for easier handling and better browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 10 slices per wheel)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
