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.
This looks delicious.
I love a brie / banana sandwich, it’s really good. 🙂
You had me at Brie…
These are adorable little pockets of delicious.
this looks amazing – i simply must try this.
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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!
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P&C
oh my word that sounds insane…i don’t know if i could choose between the two!
We loved baked brie. It will be what Hubby and I bring to Christmas again this year!
Get in my mouth. Cheese + brie = awesomeness. This is perfect!
Two words: HOLY YUUUM!
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These are so pretty! My mom would love these – maybe a Christmas treat. 🙂
it really is crazy simple…and you could use pretty much any fruit that’s in season!
What a great idea! I am definitely going to have to give this a try.
xo
Brie is where its at!
i didn’t like brie until recently either, it is so creamy and delicious though! these look delish!
phew, makes me feel not so alone 🙂
Love simple recipes with just a few ingredients. Thanks for sharing. Now I’m off to buy Brie.
Suzanne
I’ve never tasted brie! I feel like I’ve been living a lie…or in sin 🙁
oh Natalia…you have to try it. you’ll fall in love.
or don’t because then there’s more for me 🙂
Oh my goodness. These look amazing. I WANT.
OH my gosh heather- you are the baking queen and i love it!
AWESOME!
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
we have to stick together! i’m just glad i let my ego get the best of me on this one…
Love me some baked brie, but I’ll totally pass on the cold stuff.
i don’t love it cold either, but if it means having brie vs. not then i’ll go with the cold version 😉
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!
do it! hope you love it 🙂
i love baked brie 🙂 Yummm!!
i know, it’s insane!
I love brie and fruit together. LOVE!
DROOLING!
omg i want this for breakfast! i love new ways of combining cheese and puff pastry!!
OH my goodness. This looks like heaven on a plate!
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!
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 🙂
OHHhh cherry…that is a fantastic combo!! I have used raspberry and pepper jelly before — both are good but cherry sounds best to me!
Those are gorgeous!
I want this for breakfast. Now.
you and me both!
Boy do those look yummy!!! These are a great addition for a holiday party.
Oooh, yum!! It reminds me of a cream cheese pastry…which I obviously love 🙂
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!
This looks delicious!! I can’t believe you only had brie a year ago! So glad you’re part of the brie club now 🙂
oh girl, tell me about it!