Description
A spooky and delicious Halloween appetizer featuring a wheel of creamy brie wrapped in buttery puff pastry to look like a mummy. Finished with a sweet apricot glaze and sesame seed eyes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of Brie cheese (8oz)
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim the brie wheel to create a neat cylinder shape.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into 1/2 inch wide strips.
- Wrap the pastry strips around the brie, leaving a small gap at the top for eyes.
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg wash for a golden finish.
- Place two sesame seeds in the gap to create the mummy's eyes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Gently brush with warmed apricot jam and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion