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Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions

Name: Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; Yellow Onion; Balsamic Vinegar; Kosher Salt; Black Pepper; Puff Pastry; Brie Cheese; Fresh Thyme; Egg; Walnuts

Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin

Ingredients

Time

1h 15m

Serves

This baked brie in a puff pastry with caramelized onions is a hearty, filling and rich appetizer to share. It’s perfect for the holidays and can be prepped ahead of time.

Appetizer

Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1 large

Yellow Onion

sliced thin

1 tsp

Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 tsp

Kosher Salt

1/4 tsp

Black Pepper

1 Sheet

Puff Pastry

thawed according to package directions if using frozen

1 round

Brie Cheese

do not remove rind

1 tsp

Fresh Thyme

Egg

1/3 cup

Walnuts

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and drizzle in the oil. Once warm, add the onions and stir. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally for about 40 to 45 minutes, until the onions are caramelized and golden in colour.

Once the onions are golden, stir in the balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper and cook for three to five minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Flour a clean counter space. Roll out the puff pastry sheet to about ⅛” thickness. Trim any excess pastry if needed. Place the brie in the center and top with the onions and thyme. Fold the puff pastry over top to cover everything, creating pleats as you go.

In a small bowl, beat the egg.

Transfer the brie to the prepared baking sheet and brush the top and sides with the egg. Place in the oven to bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown on top and puffed.

Let the brie cool for ten minutes.

Reduce the oven temperature to 300℉ and place the walnuts on a baking sheet. Place in the oven to toast for ten to 12 minutes, until fragrant. Remove and let cool and then chop.

When ready to serve, garnish with the walnuts, a drizzle of honey and more fresh thyme. Enjoy!