This recipe combines the creamy goodness of brie cheese with the sweetness of honey butter, all encased in a crispy pastry shell. Perfect for entertaining or as a special treat for yourself, this dish is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 wheel of brie cheese
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 egg, beaten
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Place the brie wheel in the center of the pastry.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and honey.
- Brush the honey butter mixture over the brie.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the brie, pressing to seal.
- Brush the beaten egg over the pastry.
- Place the brie en croute on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Slice and enjoy with your favorite crackers or bread.
Interesting Facts
Brie cheese is named after the French region in which it originated
Honey has been used as a sweetener for thousands of years
En croute is a term used in French cooking to describe food that is wrapped in pastry and baked