Description
Baked Brie en Croûte with Honey, Thyme & Crispy Salami is a delicious and elegant appetizer that combines the creamy richness of Brie cheese with the sweetness of honey, the earthiness of thyme, and the crunch of crispy salami, all wrapped in a flaky pastry crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round Brie cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 4 ounces salami, sliced thin
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Place the Brie cheese in the center of the pastry.
- Drizzle honey over the Brie and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
- Top with crispy salami slices.
- Fold the pastry over the cheese, sealing it well.
- Brush the pastry with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crackers or sliced baguette.
- Can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
- Experiment with different herbs or toppings for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Baked Brie, Appetizer, Cheese, Puff Pastry, Salami, Honey, Thyme