Description
Mummy Brie is a fun and festive appetizer perfect for Halloween or any gathering. This recipe features a wheel of creamy brie wrapped in flaky puff pastry strips to resemble a mummy, baked until golden and gooey. Topped with mini pepperoni and sliced black olives to create spooky mummy eyes, it’s a playful and delicious dish that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Cheese
- All-purpose flour, for surface
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 (7-oz.) wheel of brie
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp. milk
Decorations
- 2 mini pepperoni slices
- 2 sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Workspace: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly flour a clean work surface to prevent the puff pastry from sticking as you work.
- Wrap Brie with Puff Pastry: Unroll the thawed sheet of puff pastry on the floured surface. Cut the pastry into 1-inch wide strips. Carefully wrap these strips around the entire wheel of brie, leaving small gaps to mimic the appearance of mummy bandages.
- Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to create an egg wash. Brush this evenly over the wrapped puff pastry to help it bake to a beautiful golden brown.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the wrapped brie onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is deeply golden and crispy and the brie inside has warmed through and become gooey.
- Add Mummy Eyes: After removing from the oven, create the mummy’s eyes by placing two mini pepperoni slices into two sliced black olives. Position them on the brie for a fun, festive look.
- Serve: Serve the mummy brie warm with crackers or sliced baguette for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before working with it to prevent cracking.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to avoid sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Let the baked brie cool slightly to avoid burning your mouth when serving.
- Mini pepperoni and olive eyes can be swapped for other toppings depending on your preference or dietary restrictions.
- This appetizer is best enjoyed warm as the brie is gooey and melty.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of the mummy brie)
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg