Baked Brie Phyllo Wreath
A delightful appetizer combining rich brie cheese, flaky phyllo dough, and sweet cranberry jam, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the wreath
- 8 oz brie cheese wheel
- 1 package phyllo dough (8 sheets in total)
- 3 tbsp cranberry jam (or any jam of choice)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- to taste Fresh thyme (garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat your oven to 350°F and line a cake pan with a piece of parchment paper.
- Cut the brie cheese into small square slices and set aside.
- Lay down two phyllo sheets at a time and brush them with melted butter. Repeat this process 4 times, using all 8 phyllo sheets.
- Fold the two phyllo sheets into an accordion shape and repeat for all sheets.
- Place the folded phyllo dough in the outer edges of the round cake pan to form a wreath shape, opening the folds slightly as you place them.
- Bake for 10 minutes to crisp up the phyllo.
- Remove from the oven and add jam and brie cheese slices in between the phyllo folds, gently opening them with your hands if needed.
- Bake for another 20 minutes. (Note: Increase the oven temperature to 375°F for the last 5 minutes for extra crispiness).
- Once done, remove from the pan and place on a serving board.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve warm with crackers or sliced baguette. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at a low temperature to regain some crispiness. Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp cloth while working to prevent drying. Try different jams or fresh fruits for varied flavors.