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Best Baked Brie in Phyllo Dough

Best Baked Brie in Phyllo Dough for Irresistible Flavor

Discover the irresistible flavor of the best baked brie in phyllo dough, an easy and crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese
  • 1 wheel Brie Cheese Substitute with Camembert for a similar flavor.
For the Dough
  • 1 package Phyllo Dough Use gluten-free puff pastry or zucchini slices as alternatives.
For the Coating
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Or use olive oil/coconut oil (3 tablespoons oil for every 4 tablespoons butter).
For the Sweetness
  • 1/3 cup Fruit Preserves Any flavor like fig, apricot, or raspberry will work.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Pastry brush
  • baking sheet
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  2. Thaw phyllo dough overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan or microwave.
  4. Coat the first sheet of phyllo with melted butter. Repeat with three more sheets, buttering each except the last.
  5. Place brie cheese in the center of the phyllo, add fruit preserves on top.
  6. Fold the phyllo over the brie and seals the edges. Brush with remaining melted butter.
  7. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool for 3-5 minutes before serving. Garnish if desired.

Notes

Work quickly with phyllo dough to prevent drying. Keep each layer well buttered for the best crispiness.