Best 2 Baked Brie With Dried Apricots And Pistachios Recipes

**Baked Brie with Dried Apricots and Pistachios: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

Baked brie is a classic party appetizer that is both elegant and easy to make. This recipe features a wheel of brie cheese wrapped in puff pastry and topped with dried apricots, pistachios, and honey. The result is a warm, gooey cheese dish that is sure to impress your guests. This article also includes recipes for two variations on this dish: one with cranberries and walnuts, and the other with figs and almonds. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and festive appetizer.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

GIANT BAKED BRIE WITH APRICOTS AND WALNUTS

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This is a simple and impressive baked Brie for a crowd. A quick apricot and walnut compote nestled in the pastry along with the warm cheese makes an elegant but easy party starter for any gathering.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 12h35m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1cup walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons brandy, hard cider or apple cider
One 2-pound wheel of Brie (about 7 inches in diameter), at room temperature
1 cup dried apricots, diced
1/2 cup apricot preserves
One 17.3-ounce box (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed if frozen
All-purpose flour, for rolling the dough
1 large egg, beaten
Apple and pear slices and assorted crackers, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the thyme, season lightly with salt and toss. Stir in the brandy and remove from the heat. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the dried apricots and preserves. Let cool to room temperature.
Place the Brie on the center of the prepared baking sheet and cut off the rind on top. Spread the apricot compote evenly over the top of the Brie.
Unroll the puff pastry sheets on a floured work surface. Brush a 2-inch strip down the long edge of one sheet with the egg and line up the second sheet with the first, overlapping the edge brushed with egg so that the two stick together. Flour the pastry well and roll with a floured rolling pin to make a 14-inch square. Trim the corners from the pastry to make a circle (you want to make the largest circle possible). Reserve the trimmings. Transfer the pastry to the baking sheet and cover the Brie. Tuck the edges underneath the Brie.
Reroll the pastry scraps and cut out five or six 2-inch leaf shapes, then score them with the back of a butter knife to create simple veins in the leaf. Brush the pastry-wrapped Brie with the egg. Arrange the leaves decoratively on top of the Brie and brush with the egg.
Bake the brie until the pastry is puffed and deep golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand about 20 minutes before serving with apple and pear slices and crackers.

BRIE WITH APRICOT TOPPING

Brie with Apricot Topping image

Folks will think you fussed over this pretty appetizer, but it took our Test Kitchen only minutes to top a round of smooth and creamy brie with warm sweet apricots. This is one easy appetizer certain to make any occasion "special."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Dash salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 round Brie cheese (8 ounces)
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, combine first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in rosemary. , Trim rind from top of cheese. Place cheese in an ungreased ovenproof serving dish. Spoon apricot mixture over cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is softened, 10-12 minutes. Serve warm, with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

For the best results, use a ripe Brie cheese. A ripe Brie will have a soft, creamy texture and a slightly runny center.
To prevent the Brie from leaking, wrap it tightly in puff pastry before baking.
If you don't have puff pastry, you can use phyllo dough or even crescent roll dough.
Be sure to score the top of the pastry before baking. This will help it to puff up and create a crispy crust.
Bake the Brie until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve the Brie immediately with crackers, bread, or fruit.
You can also add other ingredients to the Brie before baking, such as nuts, dried fruit, or herbs.

Conclusion:

Baked Brie is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, melted center and crispy, flaky crust, baked Brie is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a simple but impressive appetizer, give baked Brie a try. You won't be disappointed!