Baked Puff Pastry with Melted Cheese and Rosemary
Baked Puff Pastry with Melted Cheese and Rosemary is a warm, elegant appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry wrapped around creamy melted brie and aromatic rosemary. Perfect for gatherings, it’s rich, savory, and effortlessly impressive.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 wheel brie or camembert cheese (8 oz)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp honey or fig jam (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting surface)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry slightly to expand. Place the cheese wheel in the center.
- Top the cheese with chopped rosemary and drizzle with honey or fig jam if using.
- Fold the pastry over the cheese to enclose it, trimming excess if needed. Press to seal and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush the top and sides of the pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with crackers, fruit, or sliced baguette.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans and dried cranberries inside for sweet crunch.
- Mix minced garlic into the rosemary for bold flavor.
- Top with a sprinkle of sea salt or red pepper flakes before baking.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate unbaked for up to 24 hours.
- Use gluten-free puff pastry and vegan cheese for dietary adaptations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of wheel
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
