Pumpkin-Shaped Baked Brie Puff Pastry
Oct 25, 2022 Updated Sep 26, 2024
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What is brie en croute? In French “en croute” means “in a crust,” so in this case it means brie in puff pastry. And let me tell you, the only thing better than brie, is ooey gooey melted brie wrapped in buttery, flaky puff pastry. Here I’ve turned that delicious treat into a pumpkin to celebrate the season! Just like my Pumpkin Cheese Ball, this Pumpkin Baked Brie is an excellent appetizer for Thanksgiving, or really any fall gathering. Just make sure you have some kitchen twine on hand (that’s how we make the pumpkin shape!).
For other autumnal ideas, check out my Elevated Fall Cheese Board, Pumpkin Cheese Board, Thanksgiving Meal Board, Fall Dessert Board, Brie Brûlée Appetizer, Fall Harvest Salad, Fall Burrata Board, Caramel Apple Bar, Thanksgiving Cheese & Dessert Board, and Thanksgiving Kids Snack Board.
And be sure to look through all my holiday boards to get inspired!
How To Make Brie in Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed
- 1 8oz brie wheel (see note)
- ⅓ cup apple butter (or jam of choice)
- 1 egg white, beaten
- 1 pretzel stick
- 2 fresh sage leaves
- Crackers of choice
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay puff pastry on parchment paper and spread apple butter in the center about the size of the brie wheel. Place brie cheese on top of butter.
- Wrap pastry puff around the brie and pinch edges to seal it. Cut off excess pastry. (The bigger the brie wheel, the less you’ll end up cutting.)
- Wrap kitchen twine around the brie to create pumpkin-like indents and tie. Be sure to space the twine out evenly. Flip the wrapped brie and brush all over with the egg white.
- Bake or about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 3-5 minutes, then carefully cut and remove the twine.
- To serve, lay sage leaves on top in the center and insert the pretzel stick to secure them. Enjoy!
Note: I went with a smaller brie wheel in the video ( a 4.4 oz “Briette Creamy & Mild”). However, this brand did not melt that well, so I recommend going with an 8 oz brie wheel of your choice.
How To Puff Pastry Brie Video
Jam Options for Pumpkin Baked Brie
Here are some other fall flavors if apple butter isn’t your jam (see what I did there?):
- Fig
- Red Pepper
- Cranberry
- Apricot
- Tomato
- Concord Grape
- Pumpkin Butter
Show Me Your Pumpkins
I hope this post inspires you to make this recipe. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the beautiful spreads and snacks you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share!
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Pumkin Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet thawed
- 1 8-oz brie wheel
- 1/3 cup apple butter (or jam of choice)
- 1 egg white beaten
- 1 pretzel stick
- 2 fresh sage leaves
- Crackers of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay puff pastry on parchment paper and spread apple butter in the center about the size of the brie wheel. Place brie cheese on top of butter.
- Wrap pastry puff around the brie and pinch edges to seal it. Cut off excess pastry. (The bigger the brie wheel, the less you’ll end up cutting.)
- Wrap kitchen twine around the brie to create pumpkin-like indents and tie. Be sure to space the twine out evenly. Flip the wrapped brie and brush all over with the egg white.
- Bake or about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 3-5 minutes, then carefully cut and remove the twine.
- To serve, lay sage leaves on top in the center and insert the pretzel stick to secure them. Enjoy!
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Loved this recipe! I made it last fall for an outdoor wine and cheese party with friends 🙂 I wish I could post a picture because it was a great success among many of my culinary flops!!
I can’t wait to make this again in the fall. It’s delicious and very pretty both on its own with crackers and on a board with other goodies. I also made this with Brie bites for individual appetizers. Yum!!
This is so cute! I’ve made it 3 times now. Everyone loves it!
One question, how do I prevent the Brie from leaking out of the puff pastry? Every time I bake it, towards the end the brie is leaking out of the pastry.
Should I cook it less?
This is very cute. Can’t wait to make it.
OMG! Did this for the thanksgiving dinner and it was the star of the show of the appetizers…
Thank you for sharing this!
My family loved this at our Thanksgiving gathering! ❤️
This is the cutest recipe and my new go-to for fall parties!
Such a cute idea! Love it!
Baked Brie is always a good idea. But shaping it like a pumpkin is such a genius move. It looks and tastes great.