Description
Creamy French brie nestled in golden puff pastry creates a luxurious appetizer that elevates any gathering. Crisp, buttery layers and melted cheese deliver an irresistible start to your culinary experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 7 ounces (198 grams) brie cheese wheel
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 8.5 ounces or 240 grams), thawed
Secondary Ingredients:
- 1 medium egg (for egg wash)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/3 cup dates, pitted and diced
Instructions
- Carefully unfold the puff pastry sheet, ensuring it’s at room temperature for easy handling.
- Position the wheel of brie precisely in the center of the pastry, leaving sufficient margin around the edges for wrapping.
- Delicately gather the pastry edges, creating elegant pleats that completely encase the cheese without leaving any exposed areas.
- Whisk the egg until thoroughly blended, then meticulously brush the entire pastry surface for a luxurious golden sheen.
- Gently transfer the wrapped brie into the air fryer basket, positioning it centrally to ensure even cooking.
- Programmed at 350°F, allow the delicate pastry package to transform for approximately 8-12 minutes, watching for a rich, amber-colored crust.
- Midway through cooking, cautiously rotate the pastry to guarantee uniform browning and prevent potential burning.
- Once achieved a perfectly crisp, golden exterior, delicately extract the brie from the air fryer.
- Artfully drizzle honey across the surface, creating an inviting glaze that complements the cheese’s richness.
- Sprinkle chopped dates strategically over the top, adding textural contrast and subtle sweetness.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp crackers or thinly sliced French baguette for an elegant appetizer experience.
Notes
- Ensure your puff pastry is cold and firm before wrapping the brie to prevent melting and maintain crisp layers.
- Check pastry halfway through cooking to avoid over-browning, as air fryers can heat differently depending on the model.
- Create small slits on top of the pastry to allow steam to escape, preventing soggy or soggy bottoms.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary inside the pastry for an extra flavor boost before sealing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 308
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 451 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg