Puff Pastry Wrapped Mummy Brie
Puff Pastry Wrapped Mummy Brie is the ultimate Halloween appetizer, combining creamy brie cheese with flaky puff pastry for a deliciously spooky treat. This dish features a warm, gooey center encased in a crispy exterior, making it perfect for gatherings and festive celebrations. It’s easy to prepare and will surely impress your guests at any spooky soirée.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 wheel brie cheese (about 8 oz)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp water (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick.
- Unwrap the brie cheese and place it in the center of the pastry.
- Cut strips from the sides of the puff pastry and wrap them around the brie to create a mummy effect.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash, then brush this mixture over the wrapped brie.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up. Serve warm with crackers or sliced baguette.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs or jam before wrapping the brie. - You can substitute brie with camembert for a different taste experience. - To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.