Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Curd Herbed Baked Brie, a perfect appetizer that combines the creaminess of Brie with the zesty freshness of lemon and herbs, all wrapped in crispy puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
Brie:
- 1 (8-ounce) wheel of Brie cheese
Lemon Curd Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons lemon curd
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Crackers or sliced baguette (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare Brie: Place the Brie wheel in the center of the puff pastry sheet.
- Mix Lemon Curd: In a small bowl, mix lemon curd, thyme, rosemary, and lemon zest. Spread over the Brie.
- Optional Honey: Drizzle honey over the top for added sweetness.
- Wrap in Pastry: Fold pastry around Brie, sealing the edges. Place on a baking sheet.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with crackers or baguette.
Notes
- You can prep the Brie ahead of time and chill until ready to bake.
- Use store-bought or homemade lemon curd.
- For a rustic look, bake the Brie with the lemon curd topping in an oven-safe dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 wheel
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
