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Baked Brie & Apple Pockets

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Believe it or not it was only a short year ago when I first discovered brie.  I know.  Poor, sad, deprived me!  I guess I had always been scared of it with the rind all over it and didn’t know that things other than cheddar and bleu cheese could taste good.  Basically that drought was broken when we went to the cheese importers with our friends Emma and David and she, being one of the most experienced foodies I know, mentioned she’d like to take some brie home.  Not one to be the wimp in the group I agreed and my life has never been the same.

 

I’m not afraid to admit I’ve made mistakes and have been wrong before.  It happened this one time when I thought I didn’t like brie…

Brie in and of itself is quite fabulous (everyone in the world probably already knows this, but I’ll just say it anyway), but when you pair it with fruit it takes on a whole new persona.  It becomes sweet and creamy and almost dessert-like in flavor as opposed to over the top of pasta dishes with leeks (be still my heart).  In short, as Julia Child says in Julie and Julia, “Is this not the most wonderful cheese you ever had in your life?!”

 

It’s true, Julia.  It is.  And I was a fool for thinking otherwise…

This recipe is so simple and uses things that I have on hand frequently.  It’s actually just a method and can really be used with any ingredients you have on hand, but I prefer the apple and brie combination myself.  It just works!

 

But wait, what’s that?  That stuff drizzled all over the top?!

 

That, my friends, is local Colorado honey, the food of the gods, the stuff legends are made of.  It’s not like the dough, brie, and apple is bad by itself.  But if you want something that’s more elevated in flavor?  Slap some honey on there and send me a thank-you card.  Amen.

BAKED BRIE & APPLE POCKETS

  • 1 sheet puff pastry dough, thawed
  • 1 apple (Granny Smith work best for me), peeled, quartered, and then cut each quarter into quarters, resulting in 16 slices
  • 4 oz good brie cheese
  • honey for drizzling

Preheat oven to 400.  Cut the puff pastry into 4 squares.  Place on a baking sheet lined with a Silpat or parchment paper.  Place 1 oz of brie in the middle of the square.  Place 4 apple slices on top of the brie.  Fold all 4 corners of the puff pastry into the middle, squeezing the corners together gently.  You want to try and get the dough together well at the top, otherwise it will spread apart a LOT in the baking process.  Repeat with all 4 squares of puff pastry.  Pop in the oven at 400 for about 20 minutes until golden brown.  Serve warm or at room temperature and drizzle with honey.

It’s usually the simplest things that taste the best, and this is a prime example of that.  Flaky pastry, creamy brie, a slight snap from the apples, and the sweet smoothness of honey to bring it all together into a face-rocking harmony of flavor.

 

That’s right I said it.  Brie does crazy things to me.

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  1. Heike says

    April 30, 2011 at 6:45 am

    This looks delicious.
    I love a brie / banana sandwich, it’s really good. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Ffion says

    December 22, 2010 at 6:31 am

    You had me at Brie…

    Reply
  3. janetha @ meals and moves says

    December 16, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    These are adorable little pockets of delicious.

    Reply
  4. Coops says

    December 14, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    this looks amazing – i simply must try this.
    feel free to check out my blog too – i’ve just put it up 🙂 i’m all subscribed to yours now so i can’t wait to see more delicious stuff like this. xo
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  5. Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says

    December 14, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    My mom serves brie on top of a crust french loaf of bread, straight from the oven… mmm… this reminds of a more chic version of that =) what a cute dish to serve at a gathering! <3 yum.. or just to devour while I watch Community & The Office. hehe the second of those scenarios sounds about right!

    xoXOxo
    P&C

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 14, 2010 at 4:32 pm

      oh my word that sounds insane…i don’t know if i could choose between the two!

      Reply
  6. Jacqui says

    December 14, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    We loved baked brie. It will be what Hubby and I bring to Christmas again this year!

    Reply
  7. LiveForTheRun says

    December 14, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    Get in my mouth. Cheese + brie = awesomeness. This is perfect!

    Reply
  8. Gabriela @ Fro-Yo Lover says

    December 14, 2010 at 10:21 am

    Two words: HOLY YUUUM!
    😀

    Reply
  9. Dorry says

    December 14, 2010 at 10:09 am

    These are so pretty! My mom would love these – maybe a Christmas treat. 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 14, 2010 at 4:32 pm

      it really is crazy simple…and you could use pretty much any fruit that’s in season!

      Reply
  10. erica @ fashionmeetsfood says

    December 14, 2010 at 10:03 am

    What a great idea! I am definitely going to have to give this a try.

    xo

    Reply
  11. What Kate Ate says

    December 14, 2010 at 10:00 am

    Brie is where its at!

    Reply
  12. KeepItSweet says

    December 14, 2010 at 9:53 am

    i didn’t like brie until recently either, it is so creamy and delicious though! these look delish!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 14, 2010 at 10:36 am

      phew, makes me feel not so alone 🙂

      Reply
  13. Window On The Prairie says

    December 14, 2010 at 9:50 am

    Love simple recipes with just a few ingredients. Thanks for sharing. Now I’m off to buy Brie.
    Suzanne

    Reply
  14. Natalia - a side of simple says

    December 14, 2010 at 9:09 am

    I’ve never tasted brie! I feel like I’ve been living a lie…or in sin 🙁

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 14, 2010 at 9:13 am

      oh Natalia…you have to try it. you’ll fall in love.

      or don’t because then there’s more for me 🙂

      Reply
  15. Nikki says

    December 14, 2010 at 9:09 am

    Oh my goodness. These look amazing. I WANT.

    Reply
  16. kbwood says

    December 14, 2010 at 8:39 am

    OH my gosh heather- you are the baking queen and i love it!

    Reply
  17. Maria says

    December 14, 2010 at 8:25 am

    AWESOME!

    Reply
  18. brightbakes says

    December 14, 2010 at 8:22 am

    oh goodness! This is beautiful! And mouthwatering. I’m a fairly new brie convert too, so you’re not alone…and yes, I have no idea what took me so long…:)
    love,
    cathy b. @ brightbakes

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    • Heather says

      December 14, 2010 at 9:12 am

      we have to stick together! i’m just glad i let my ego get the best of me on this one…

      Reply
  19. Shanna, like Banana says

    December 14, 2010 at 8:22 am

    Love me some baked brie, but I’ll totally pass on the cold stuff.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 14, 2010 at 9:11 am

      i don’t love it cold either, but if it means having brie vs. not then i’ll go with the cold version 😉

      Reply
  20. Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says

    December 14, 2010 at 8:10 am

    Not only does that look delicious but I have almost all of the ingredients on-hand. A quick trip to the store for brie and I’m so making this!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 14, 2010 at 9:11 am

      do it! hope you love it 🙂

      Reply
  21. Salah says

    December 14, 2010 at 7:30 am

    i love baked brie 🙂 Yummm!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 14, 2010 at 9:11 am

      i know, it’s insane!

      Reply
  22. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    December 14, 2010 at 7:27 am

    I love brie and fruit together. LOVE!

    Reply
  23. Katie @ Health for the Whole Self says

    December 14, 2010 at 7:25 am

    DROOLING!

    Reply
  24. emartinodonnell says

    December 14, 2010 at 7:05 am

    omg i want this for breakfast! i love new ways of combining cheese and puff pastry!!

    Reply
  25. Heather says

    December 14, 2010 at 6:58 am

    OH my goodness. This looks like heaven on a plate!

    Reply
  26. Krista (kristastes) says

    December 14, 2010 at 6:56 am

    Those look like mini pockets of deliciousness. Brie is one of my favorite cheeses, I might go so far as to say it’s #1! Those would be awesome with jam, too!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 14, 2010 at 9:10 am

      i know, i usually make a brie en croute with cherry preserves…holy yum! i only make it once a year because i usually try to hog it all 🙂

      Reply
      • Krista (kristastes) says

        December 14, 2010 at 10:04 am

        OHHhh cherry…that is a fantastic combo!! I have used raspberry and pepper jelly before — both are good but cherry sounds best to me!

        Reply
  27. Krystina (Basil & Wine) says

    December 14, 2010 at 6:56 am

    Those are gorgeous!

    Reply
  28. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    December 14, 2010 at 6:51 am

    I want this for breakfast. Now.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 14, 2010 at 9:09 am

      you and me both!

      Reply
  29. Paul jennette says

    December 14, 2010 at 6:47 am

    Boy do those look yummy!!! These are a great addition for a holiday party.

    Reply
  30. Anna says

    December 14, 2010 at 6:45 am

    Oooh, yum!! It reminds me of a cream cheese pastry…which I obviously love 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 14, 2010 at 9:09 am

      holy cow, i haven’t had cream cheese pastry in WAY too long…maybe that can be on my list of stuff to make next!

      Reply
  31. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    December 14, 2010 at 6:45 am

    This looks delicious!! I can’t believe you only had brie a year ago! So glad you’re part of the brie club now 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 14, 2010 at 9:08 am

      oh girl, tell me about it!

      Reply

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