Baked Brie en Croute

Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2Roll out pastry
3. 3On clean, lightly floured surface, place 1 sheet puff pastry and unfold. Using rolling pin, lightly roll to close any cracks in pastry.
4. 4Add jam
5. 5Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons jam in center of pastry, then place 1 8-ounce wheel brie directly on jam.
6. 6Wrap brie
7. 7Fold pastry up over brie from all sides, forming neat package. Using hands, gently press edges of pastry against brie to neaten sides and pinch seams together to seal shut.
8. 8Decorate
9. 9If desired, trim excess pastry and cut decorative shapes to place on top of wrapped brie. Create decorations by cutting shapes with paring knife or punching out with cookie cutter.
10. 10Place wrapped brie bundle seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
11. 11Egg wash
12. 12Using pastry brush, brush 1 beaten egg over tops and sides of brie bundle. If decorating with pastry scraps, brush those with beaten egg and set on top of wrapped brie, pressing lightly to adhere.
13. 13Bake
14. 14Transfer baking sheet with brie to preheated 425°F (220°C) oven and bake until pastry is deeply golden brown, about 20 minutes.
15. 15Rest
16. 16Remove from oven and let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
17. 17Serve
18. 18Transfer baked brie to serving platter and garnish with fresh thyme leaves if using. Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh fruit. Brie en croute is best served warm or at room temperature.