Pumpkin-Shaped Baked Brie Pastry (Print)

Creamy brie wrapped in crisp puff pastry, shaped as a pumpkin for festive gatherings and autumn entertaining.

# Components:

→ Cheese

01 - 1 wheel brie cheese (8 oz)

→ Filling

02 - 2 tablespoons fig jam or honey or apricot preserves
03 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans (optional)

→ Pastry

04 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (8–9 oz)
05 - 1 large egg, beaten

→ Garnish

06 - 1 small cinnamon stick
07 - Fresh sage leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 12-inch square using a rolling pin.
03 - Place the brie in the center of the pastry. Spread fig jam evenly over the top, then sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
04 - Gather pastry edges up and over the cheese, pleating and pinching to seal. Form a neat bundle.
05 - Tie the wrapped brie with 4–6 pieces of kitchen twine, spaced evenly, to mimic pumpkin ridges. Trim excess string.
06 - Brush the pastry surface evenly with beaten egg using a pastry brush.
07 - Transfer to baking sheet and bake 20–25 minutes until pastry is deep golden brown.
08 - Let rest 5–10 minutes. Remove twine carefully. Insert a cinnamon stick into the top as a stem; garnish with sage if desired. Serve warm alongside crackers, baguette slices, or apple wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses fridge and pantry staples so you can pull it off anytime guests pop in
  • Ready in under an hour from start to finish which makes it perfect for spontaneous occasions
  • No fancy shaping skills needed tying kitchen twine creates that perfect pumpkin look every time
  • Kid-approved and sophisticated enough for adults so it hits the sweet spot for all ages
02 -
  • Packed with protein and calcium from the brie and healthy fats from nuts
  • Absolutely perfect made ahead and gently reheated at party time
03 -
  • Always use good quality puff pastry for the flakiest result and let it warm up just enough to be pliable but not sticky
  • Do not skip the step of tying with kitchen twine It makes all the difference for that realistic pumpkin look

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