Brie and Pear Puff Pastry Recipe - Sofia Foodie Recipes

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, approximately 250 g or 8.8 oz)
400 g (14 oz) Brie cheese, rind on, sliced
2-3 pears (medium-sized, about 300-400 g or 10-14 oz total), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2-3 tbsp honey (optional, about 30-45 ml)
1-2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
1 tbsp water (15 ml, for egg wash)

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven:

Set to 200°C (392°F).

Prepare the puff pastry:

Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a parchment-lined baking tray. Create a border by folding or pinching the edges up about 1 cm (½ inch) all around to form a raised "frame" to hold the filling.

Assemble the filling:

Evenly spread the sliced Brie inside the raised border. Arrange the thinly sliced pears in neat rows or a decorative pattern over the Brie. If desired, drizzle honey over the pears and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.

Apply egg wash:

Whisk the egg yolk with 1 tosp water to make an egg wash. Brush it over the raised border of the pastry for a golden, glossy finish.

Bake:

Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry border puffs up and turns golden brown.

Serve:

Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm as an appetizer or light dessert.

Chef's Note

• Use ripe but firm pears (e.g., Bosc or Anjou) to prevent excess moisture.

• The decorative arrangement of pear slices adds a beautiful presentation-feel free to adjust the pattern to your liking!