Baked Brie with Fig Jam & Caramelized Onion
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Baked Brie topped with sweet fig jam and savory caramelized onions. Perfect for gatherings, this warm, gooey delight pairs beautifully with crusty bread or crackers, creating a delightful balance of flavors that will leave your guests raving. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a showstopper that elevates any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 wheel (8 oz) Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 10 oz), thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for about 10 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in thyme and fig jam until combined. Remove from heat.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface. Place Brie in the center and top with onion-fig mixture. Fold pastry edges over to enclose cheese.
- Brush with egg wash and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For variations, substitute fig jam with apricot or cherry preserves. Enhance texture by adding nuts like pecans into the filling.