Baked Brie Phyllo Delight (Printable Version)

Creamy brie wrapped in flaky, buttery phyllo with a touch of honey and jam for rich, elegant flavor.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1 wheel brie cheese (8 oz or 12 oz)
02 - 6-8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
03 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1/4 cup fig jam, apricot preserves, or raspberry jam
05 - 2 tbsp honey

→ Optional Flavor Enhancements

06 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
07 - 2 tbsp dried cranberries
08 - Fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ For Serving

10 - Crackers, baguette slices, or apple slices
11 - Extra honey for drizzling
12 - Fresh herbs for garnish
13 - Additional jam for serving

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove phyllo dough from refrigerator 1 hour before use to ensure pliability. Keep phyllo covered with a damp towel throughout preparation to prevent drying. Melt butter and have ready with a pastry brush.
02 - Optionally slice off top rind of brie to allow toppings to sink in. Let brie sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to soften.
03 - Place one phyllo sheet on work surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Repeat layering and brushing until 6-8 sheets are stacked. Patch any tears with additional phyllo pieces. Work efficiently, maintaining moistness with a damp towel.
04 - Place brie wheel in the center of phyllo stack. Spread jam over brie surface generously. Drizzle honey and scatter nuts, dried cranberries, garlic, or thyme leaves if using.
05 - Gather phyllo edges up to enclose brie, forming pleats like a package. Brush outside thoroughly with melted butter. Place seam side up on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush phyllo wrap once more with melted butter. Bake for 20-25 minutes until phyllo is deep golden and crisp. Avoid overbaking to prevent cheese leakage.
07 - Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes to let cheese set slightly. Meanwhile, arrange accompaniments on serving platter.
08 - Transfer carefully to serving board. Drizzle with extra honey if desired. Cut into center to reveal melted cheese and serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Maintain phyllo moisture with a damp towel to prevent cracking during layering.
02 - Resting after baking allows cheese to thicken slightly for cleaner slices.
03 - Serve with crisp white wine or champagne for an elegant pairing.

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