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Prosciutto Wrapped Baked Brie in Pastry, the holiday appetizer we all want the most this holiday season. It’s quick, easy, and incredibly delicious. Store-bought puff pastry wrapped around a wheel of creamy brie cheese that’s topped with honey, then wrapped in prosciutto. It’s then baked until deeply golden on the outside and melty inside. A deliciously popular appetizer that’s perfect for holiday entertaining and always a crowd favorite!
To be honest, I feel like this recipe really just speaks for itself. Is there anything better than baked Brie over the holidays? I love a wheel of baked brie, especially one wrapped in flaky pastry (how could you not?).
Brie around the holidays has been a tradition for my family for as long as I can remember. It’s an appetizer my Nonnie would make every single Christmas for her yearly Christmas party. She’d actually do multiple wheels since oftentimes her parties had as many as 30 family members. They were big, but our family is big!
Anyway, she was a pro at baked brie, I would say it was one of her signature appetizers. Ever since then I too serve some type of Brie for Christmas. It’s always been a forite of my mom’s as well.
This brie is special, as all Christmas recipes should be. And it might just be my favorite baked brie yet. It’s the prosciutto that makes all the difference.
The crispy, salty prosciutto with honey and melty brie, surrounded by pastry. Heavenly.
Details
Nonnie knew that appetizers needed to be simple, so store-bought puff pastry was a must.
Unwrap the brie, then sit it on top of the pastry. Take a pairing knife and cut into the brie making a cross-hatch pattern. From here, I top the brie with a couple tablespoons of fig preserves (I get mine at Whole Foods) and honey. Then thyme and lots of black pepper.
If you don’t have any fig preserves, that’s totally fine, just use honey. I LOVE the preserves with the cheese and prosciutto, but using all honey it’s such a wonderfully savory, sweet, and salty combination. So really, either works great.
Now take thin slices of prosciutto and drape them over the brie, tucking the ends of the prosciutto underneath the Brie so it’s “wrapped”.
Then wrap the brie up in the pastry, brush the pastry with a beaten egg, and add a sprinkle of coarse sugar. This step isn’t needed, but it makes the pastry really sparkle. It’s fun for the holidays and adds a nice deliciousness too.
Then just throw the brie in the oven, and done.
When the brie comes out of the oven, serve it immediately along with your favorite crackers. It’s hard to describe just how good this really is. The prosciutto really adds a savory, saltiness that pairs so well with the rich brie. And the honey just sweetens the deal.
I suggest doing as my Nonnie would do and make a few rounds for everyone to enjoy. It will be the most popular app on the table!
Looking for other easy brie recipes?? Here are my favorites:
5 Ingredient Cranberry Brie Cinnamon Puff Pastry Swirls
Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
Mini Pastry Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie Bites
Easiest No-Boil Brie Mac and Cheese
Pastry Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie
Lastly, if you make this Prosciutto Wrapped Baked Brie in Pastry, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Prosciutto Wrapped Baked Brie in Pastry
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 560 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 18-12 ounce wheel of brie cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
- 1-2 tablespoon fig preserves
- black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4-8 slices thin prosciutto
- 1 egg, beaten
- coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.2. Lay the puff pastry flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the brie in the center of the pastry. Cut the brie on top in a crosshatch pattern. Spread the fig preserves over the brie, then drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with thyme and pepper. Wrap the prosciutto around the brie. Then fold the corners of the pastry over the brie. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with sugar.3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is deep golden brown. 4. EAT and enjoy with your favorite bread or crackers!
Can this recipe be made ahead & frozen? (before cooking)
Hi Britt,
Totally, that should work well for you! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
New Holiday (or anytime) appetizer! Everyone loved it! I told everyone they had to try it before I told them what was in it. Amazing flavors. Good job!
Love to hear this Ellyn! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback! xT
Made it for NYE and we LOVED it!!! Definitely making it again! Love all of your recipes!! xoxoxoxoxoxox
I made this today and it was so amazing! It was easy and fast to make and turned out looking the same as the recipe. I’ll definitely use this as my new “take to a party” dish!
Hey Linda,
Happy New Year!🎆🎈 I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment! So glad to hear it was enjoyed! xx
Hey Amy,
Happy New Year!🎆🎈 I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment! So glad to hear it was enjoyed! xx
This is ridiculously delicious!!! The flavors all go so perfectly together. I made it for my family as a special New Year’s appetizer, and it was such a hit. I omitted the thyme, and it was still perfection
Hey Corey,
I appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Happy New Year! 🎊🎈
If I couldn’t find fig jam what kind of jam can be substituted? I was thinking of blackberry
Hi Georgia,
Sure, you could use blackberry jam or even honey. Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
It was ok. The Instagram video and written instruction here don’t match. I won’t make it again.
Hi Sandy,
Thanks for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear this was not enjoyed. Please let me know if there is something specific that I can help with! xT
Do I have to use a whole wheel or can I use half or part of a large wheel?
Hey Julie,
You could use less than a whole wheel, but I would also use less prosciutto and puff pastry so it’s not overwhelming the brie. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
I made this for a family get together and it was a huge hit with everyone raving about how delicious it was!
I served it with sliced baguettes and had extra fig jam to go with it because it was so good with extra jam!
Super quick and easy to make too.
Hey Margaret,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Thanks for your comment! xx
Absolutely delicious! I made this for my family as a side for our Christmas dinner. It was very easy to put together and a huge hit. Everyone raved about it and there wasn’t a crumb left!
Hey Lynn,
Happy Wednesday!!🎇 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! xx
Made this ChristmasDay – Total hit! Yummy flavor combination and so easy to prepare.
Family members weren’t quite sure how to approach it, and my son cut into it with a knife – not so appetizing. When I make it again, I’ll break it apart prior serving.
Hey Cindy,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and appreciate you giving it a try! xT
Made a version of this for Christmas Eve. I placed the brie circle in the puff pastry with honey and sprinkled with cooked chopped pancetta. Finished it as the recipe described. It was a huge hit! Will definitely make again and will make sure I have all the ingredients. Thank you!
Hey Susan,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and appreciate you giving it a try! xT
This was amazing. My daughter and I ate so much we were full for Christmas dinner! Loved the sweet/savory. And for those who don’t love the bitey taste of Brie, this recipe mellows that out. Will definitely make again.
Hey Patti,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and appreciate you giving it a try! xT
This looks amazing. I’m a mom with kids trying to make ahead for some guests coming. Is this something I can prep and freeze, then defrost and cook on the day?
If not, how much in advance would you think I could make this?
Hey Joy,
Sure, I don’t see why not, you could also assemble the day before and keep in the fridge until you are ready to bake. I hope this recipe turns out well for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
Amazing! Will definitely make again! Happy 2023! Lesli
Hey Lesli,
Happy Monday!!☃️ Thanks a lot for making this recipe and sharing your review, I love to hear that it was a winner! xx
Merry Christmas Tieghan!
I made this recipe for Christmas Eve, and it was a big, big hit! Everyone loved it! I may have added just a little bit more honey, but it was delicious! Are used Pillsberry crescent roll and brushed it with the egg and turbinado sugar instead of the white, but it was fine. Thank you, thank you! Your recipes are always spot on.
Diana
Hey Diana,
Happy Holidays!!☃️ I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! xT