Walnut and Fig Brie in Croute
Description
Brie, walnut butter and fig spread are baked in flakey puff pastry.
Ingredients
Walnut Butter
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1/2 cup walnuts, divided
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1/2 teaspoon olive or walnut oil
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Pinch sea salt
Brie
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2 tablespoons fig jam or spread
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1 (8-oz.) wheel Brie
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
PREPARATION
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Preheat oven to 425°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
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To prepare walnut butter, puree 1/3 cup walnuts, oil and salt until smooth in a small food processor. Spread over Brie and top with fig jam and remaining walnuts.
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Place dough over Brie and press down lightly. Carefully flip over. Bring in 4 corners of the dough and pinch together decoratively to seal. Garnish with additional walnuts if desired and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm as is or with crackers, apple or pear slices.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 320 cal
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 9.8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g