# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese & Dairy
01 - 1 wheel Brie cheese, approximately 8 oz
02 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
→ Condiments
03 - 3 tablespoons fig jam
→ Pastry
04 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
→ Garnish (optional)
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
07 - Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the puff pastry sheet on the prepared baking sheet and center the Brie wheel on it.
03 - Evenly spread the fig jam over the top of the Brie wheel.
04 - If desired, sprinkle chopped toasted nuts and fresh thyme leaves over the jam layer.
05 - Fold the puff pastry up and over the Brie, pleating to fully enclose it, then pinch seams to seal.
06 - Brush the outside of the pastry with the beaten egg to achieve a glossy, golden finish.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and a deep golden brown.
08 - Allow to rest for 10 minutes before transferring to a serving platter. Serve with crackers or sliced baguette.
