Baked Brie and Fig Dip Ring is one of the most unique and fun appetizers you can make! A wheel of brie is wrapped in puff pastry and surrounded by fig and pecan pastry twists. Baked until golden brown the brie becomes a dipping bowl of the most rich and creamy melted brie. The twisted fig pastries are pulled apart and dipped into the most divine melted brie. It's a fun, indulgent, and interactive appetizer you will be making on repeat!
Baked Brie and Fig Dip Ring Recipe
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Brie and fig is one of the most classic and delicious flavor combinations. It's perfect for the holidays as it has a fun festive flavor! Baked brie is simply divine, it is the most rich, creamy and indulgent cheese you can make appetizers with. We love interactive appetizers that our guests get involved in. This pull apart dip ring is so easy to make and always a hit at parties. The brie is so divine paired with the crispy pastry fig and pecan twists.
What is a Baked Brie and Fig Dip Ring
This dip ring is a fun twist on the classic baked brie appetizer and fondue. A wheel of brie is covered in puff pastry. The surrounding pastry is filled with fig jam, pecan and thyme, sliced and twisted to create a pull apart ring. The pastry ring is baked until golden brown. As it bakes, the brie slowly melts to create the ultimate rich and creamy dip! The top of the pastry is cut off to expose the wheel of brie which has now become the most irresistibly indulgent bowl of melted brie. The fig twists are pulled apart and dipped into the brie. It's a fun twist on fondue that is so much easier to make!
More Fun Brie Recipes
- Cranberry Brie Jalapeno Poppers
- Prosciutto Wrapped Brie and Fig Puffs
- Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Garlic Bread
- Cranberry Brie Sausage Rolls
- Cranberry Brie Cups
Ingredients
- Brie - this is the perfect melty cheese for dipping! A wheel of brie is wrapped in puff pastry. As it bakes the center of the brie melts. The top is cut off and the rind (the outer layer of the cheese) acts as a bowl. The center of the brie now has a fondue texture and the pieces of pastry can be pulled apart and dipped into the brie. It's such a fun and unique way to serve brie!
- Puff Pastry - this is a secret ingredient in the kitchen. Year round (and especially around the holidays!) we always keep a pack of puff pastry sheets in the freezer. You just need to thaw them and then you can make an endless variety of quick and easy appetizers!
- Thyme - dried thyme is sprinkled over the fig jam. It pairs perfect with the brie and pecans!
- Pecans - you can really use any nut you like or if you prefer a nut free recipe you can omit the nuts. We just love the classic combo of sweet jam, crunchy nuts, and creamy brie cheese!
- Fig Jam (Fig Spread) - this is a sweet and sticky jam that pairs perfect with brie and is a festive flavor pairing!
- Egg - whisked egg is brushed over the pastry to give it a nice glossy and golden brown color once baked.
How to Make Baked Brie and Fig Dip Ring
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Prepare the Pastry
- Preheat the oven to 375℉ degrees with the baking rack in the centre of the oven. Line a large baking sheet or pizza tray with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour countertop or large cutting board and unroll the puff pastry sheet on it. If needed, roll out the dough into approximately a 10 by 10 inch square. Place one sheet of puff pastry on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the wheel brie in the centre of the puff pastry. Do not remove any rind (thick outer layer) from the brie.
- Spread an even layer of fig jam (tip: if the jam is very thick you can microwave it for 10 seconds to soften it up) all over the pastry leaving a ½-inch round border around the brie.
- Top the jam with the chopped pecans and sprinkle with dried thyme.
- Brush some of the egg wash on the puff pastry along the ½ inch border around the cheese. This will help create a seal with the second piece of puff pasty that will be placed on top.
- Carefully place the second piece of puff pastry on top, gently pulling it to stretch over top the brie and out to the edges of the bottom sheet. Press gently around the brie ring to create a seal around the bottom. This will prevent any cheese from oozing out. The egg will help the pastry seal.
Shape and Bake the Pastry
- Using a sharp knife, carefully make cuts, starting ½ inch away from the brie to the outer edge of the pastry. Continue making cuts all around the brie ring to create ½ inch strips of pastry, angling the knife as you go around the circle of brie.
- After all the cuts have been made, gently lift each strip and twist it 3 to 4 times to create spiral pieces of pastry.
- If preparing this appetizer in advance, you can stop at this step and wrap the baking tray well with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake, up to 1 day in advance.
- When ready to bake, brush the remaining whisked egg over the entire pastry ring (including the twisted pastry pieces).
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and flaky.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh thyme and chopped pecans (optional).
- Allow the pastry to cool for 3-4 minutes until cool enough to handle. Carefully use a serrated knife to slice off the top section of pastry covering the baked brie. Most of the top rind will come off with the pastry. If any top rind remains, remove it so the wheel of brie looks like a bowl of melted cheese for dipping. Discard the top rind and cut off pastry. Use a spoon to stir the brie, you can leave the spoon in the brie ring for your guests to scoop cheese onto their plates.
- To serve, pull twisted pieces of pastry off and dip in the melted brie. You can also serve with apple slices of pear slices to dip and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Dip Ring
- Brie - this recipe can be made using a wheel of brie, triple cream brie, or camembert. This recipe cannot be made using a piece of brie that has been cut at the deli as the cheese will ooze out when baking. It needs to be a whole wheel of brie that has the rind around the entire wheel. Do not remove any of the rind (the thick outer layer of the cheese) before baking or the cheese will ooze out everywhere when baking. Once the pastry is baked the top of the brie is cut off. The remaining rind of the brie acts as a bowl to hold the melted cheese.
- Pastry - for the easiest recipe we recommend purchasing store bought rolled puff pastry sheets. Ensure they are fully thawed before starting to prepare the recipe or the pastry will tear when you try to assemble the ring.
- Flavor Variations - for a different flavor switch out the fig jam for apricot jam, peach preserves, raspberry jam or a combination! You can spread up to 4 different flavors of jam by spreading them in the four quarter sections of the pastry. For a spicy version you can drizzle the pastry with hot honey once it comes out of the oven!
FAQ
How to reheat?
To keep the pastry crispy, you can reheat in the oven or toaster oven for a few minutes until warmed through. You can also microwave until the cheese starts to melt again.
How to store?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
Can I freeze this recipe?
You can freeze leftover pieces of twisted pastry but the brie cannot be frozen and reheated as it will split.
Can I make this ahead?
To make in advance, you can prepare and assemble without the egg wash. Wrap well with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated. Brush with egg wash when ready to bake and then bake as per recipe directions.
Can I make this vegetarian?
This recipe is vegetarian.
Is this recipe gluten free?
You can use a gluten free store bought or homemade puff pastry.
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- Shrimp Scampi Dip
- Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Street Corn Dip
Enjoy!
- Sab
Baked Brie and Fig Dip Ring
Baked Brie and Fig Dip Ring is one of the most unique and fun appetizers you can make! A wheel of brie is wrapped in puff pastry and surrounded by fig and pecan pastry twists. Baked until golden brown the brie becomes a dipping bowl of the most rich and creamy melted brie. The twisted fig pastries are pulled apart and dipped into the most divine melted brie. It's a fun, indulgent, and interactive appetizer you will be making on repeat!
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Servings:
Calories: 597kcal
Ingredients
- 1 wheel brie cheese (8 - 12 ounces, round wheel of brie)
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fig jam (also called fig spread)
- ⅓ pecans (chopped, or walnuts, or pistachios)
- 1 teaspoon dry thyme
- 1 egg (whisked)
For Serving (Optimal)
- 1 apple (cut into slices)
- 1 pear (cut into slices)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉ degrees with the baking rack in the centre of the oven. Line a large baking sheet or pizza tray with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour countertop or large cutting board and unroll the puff pastry sheet on it. If needed, roll out the dough into approximately a 10 by 10 inch square. Place one sheet of puff pastry on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the wheel brie in the centre of the puff pastry. Do not remove any rind (thick outer layer) from the brie.
- Spread an even layer of fig jam (tip: if the jam is very thick you can microwave it for 10 seconds to soften it up) all over the pastry leaving a ½-inch round border around the brie.
- Top the jam with the chopped pecans and sprinkle with dried thyme.
- Brush some of the egg wash on the puff pastry along the ½ inch border around the cheese. This will help create a seal with the second piece of puff pasty that will be placed on top.
- Carefully place the second piece of puff pastry on top, gently pulling it to stretch over top the brie and out to the edges of the bottom sheet. Press gently around the brie ring to create a seal around the bottom. This will prevent any cheese from oozing out. The egg will help the pastry seal.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully make cuts, starting ½ inch away from the brie to the outer edge of the pastry. Continue making cuts all around the brie ring to create ½ inch strips of pastry, angling the knife as you go around the circle of brie.
- After all the cuts have been made, gently lift each strip and twist it 3 to 4 times to create spiral pieces of pastry.
- If preparing this appetizer in advance, you can stop at this step and wrap the baking tray well with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake, up to 1 day in advance.
- When ready to bake, brush the remaining whisked egg over the entire pastry ring (including the twisted pastry pieces).
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and flaky.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh thyme and chopped pecans (optional).
- Allow the pastry to cool for 3-4 minutes until cool enough to handle. Carefully use a serrated knife to slice off the top section of pastry covering the baked brie. Most of the top rind will come off with the pastry. If any top rind remains, remove it so the wheel of brie looks like a bowl of melted cheese for dipping. Discard the top rind and cut off pastry. Use a spoon to stir the brie, you can leave the spoon in the brie ring for your guests to scoop cheese onto their plates.
- To serve, pull twisted pieces of pastry off and dip in the melted brie. You can also serve with apple slices of pear slices to dip and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
Jodie says
what amazing recipe. Thank you