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Baked Brie de Meaux in puff pastry with green salad

Baked Brie de Meaux in puff pastry is a whole wheel of cheese wrapped in pastry, served with a green salad, for 4 people in 40 minutes. It's an easy recipe that costs about €3.30 per person, and the trick is starting with a very cold wheel of brie so it keeps its shape in the oven.

Tonight, a whole Brie de Meaux wrapped in puff pastry, sliced open at the table like a promise about to spill out.

Baked Brie de Meaux in puff pastry with green salad
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€3.30
Calories per person
420 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall

Under the golden pastry, the Brie de Meaux melts slowly into a gooey center without losing its milky, bloomy rind flavor. Honey adds a touch of sweetness that softens the cheese's bold character, and crushed walnuts bring a crunch that changes with every bite. This is a dish you eat with a knife, a spoon, and honestly your fingers for the bread.

This is the kind of recipe you pull out on a winter Sunday evening, when you want something simple that still impresses at the table. It appeals to cheese lovers and to guests you're hosting without much fuss, since everything comes together in one bake. The green salad on the side lightens the whole thing and brings real freshness to each bite.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Brie de Meaux 400 g
  • puff pastry sheets 2
  • egg 1

Pantry

  • honeyoften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • walnuts 40 g
  • vinaigretteoften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • green salad 1

Allergens Gluten, Lactose, Eggs, Tree nuts

The step by step recipe

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and unroll the first pastry sheet on a baking tray with its paper.

    Keep the parchment paper that comes with the pastry, it keeps it from sticking to the tray.

  2. Place the brie in the center, drizzle it with honey, and scatter crushed walnuts on top.

    Avoid chopping the walnuts too finely, they burn in the oven.

  3. Cover with the second pastry sheet, seal the edges well, and trim off the excess.

    Press the edges with a fork, the cheese won't leak out as it bakes.

  4. Brush with beaten egg, score a few patterns on top, and bake. 25 min

    Draw a pattern with the tip of a knife, it gives a bakery style finish.

  5. Let it rest five minutes before slicing, and serve with the dressed salad. 5 min

    This resting time keeps the cheese from pouring out all at once on the plate.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a brie that isn't too ripe, still a bit firm to the touch, it will hold up better in the oven than one that's already oozing raw.
  • If the puff pastry came straight from the fridge, let it sit five minutes at room temperature before unrolling, it handles much better.
  • Set the baking sheet on a lower rack in the oven, the heat from below helps the bottom crust cook through instead of staying soggy.

The variations

  • Swap the walnuts for hazelnuts or sliced almonds for a different crunch while keeping the same sweet and savory balance.
  • For a sharper flavor, scatter a little chopped fresh rosemary over the brie before covering it with the second sheet of pastry.
  • To speed things up, slice the brie in half horizontally before filling, the heat reaches the center of the cheese faster.

What to serve it with

  • Grilled country bread
  • A glass of dry cider
  • Onion or fig compote

Storage

Leftovers keep for two days in the fridge in a sealed container, the pastry softens a bit but the flavor holds up. Freezing isn't recommended, the cheese changes texture once thawed. Reheat for a few minutes in the oven to bring back some of the crispness.

Questions about this dish

Can you assemble the baked brie ahead of time?

You can assemble it a few hours ahead and keep it in the fridge, well wrapped. Take it out fifteen minutes before baking so the pastry doesn't go into the oven too cold.

What cheese can replace Brie de Meaux?

A regular brie or a camembert both work well instead. The baking time stays the same, just keep an eye on the pastry so it turns golden without burning.

Why does the bottom pastry sometimes turn soggy?

This happens when the brie was too soft or too warm before baking, it releases liquid as the pastry cooks. That's why it's best to start with a very cold, firm wheel of cheese.

Can you make this without walnuts for an allergy?

Yes, you can simply leave them out, the honey still gives it that sweet touch. You'll lose the crunch, but the gooey cheese center stays just as good.

How long does it take to make a baked Brie de Meaux in puff pastry with green salad?

Count 40 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a baked Brie de Meaux in puff pastry with green salad?

About 420 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a baked Brie de Meaux in puff pastry with green salad cost?

About €3.30 per serving, or €13.20 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose, eggs, tree nuts. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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