Description

This Halloween Bloody Baked Brie is a spooky and delicious appetizer perfect for Halloween parties. A wheel of creamy Brie cheese is wrapped in golden puff pastry with a sweet and tangy raspberry or cranberry jam glaze that can be enhanced with red food coloring for a dramatic blood-like effect. Baked until the pastry is golden and puffed, this dish is both visually striking and irresistibly tasty, served warm with crackers or sliced baguette.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese and Pastry

1 wheel of Brie cheese (approximately 8 ounces)
1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed

Jam and Coloring

1/4 cup raspberry jam or cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon red food coloring (optional, for extra blood effect)

Finishing and Serving

1 egg, lightly beaten
Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the Brie wrapped in puff pastry.
Prepare Puff Pastry: Unroll the sheet of thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
Place Brie: Position the Brie wheel in the center of the puff pastry sheet, ready to be wrapped.
Add Jam Mixture: Spread the raspberry jam or cranberry sauce evenly over the top surface of the Brie. Optionally, mix in the red food coloring with the jam for a more dramatic, bloody appearance.
Wrap Brie: Fold the edges of the puff pastry up and over the Brie, completely enclosing the cheese. Press seams together firmly to seal the pastry.
Prepare for Baking: Transfer the wrapped Brie carefully to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease clean-up.
Egg Wash: Brush the entire surface of the puff pastry with the lightly beaten egg to ensure a rich golden color after baking.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed up and golden brown.
Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and allow the baked Brie to cool for a few minutes. The cheese inside will be molten and very hot, so handle with care.
Serve: Serve the baked Brie warm, accompanied by crackers or sliced baguette for dipping and spreading the melted cheese.

Notes

Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed to prevent tearing while wrapping.
Red food coloring is optional but adds a fun Halloween “bloody” effect to the jam topping.
Allow the baked Brie to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns from molten cheese.
Use a sharp knife to cut into the pastry when serving for clean slices.
Substitute raspberry jam with other berry or fruit preserves if desired.